David Jonsson’s Casting As Marvel Studios’ New Black Panther Sparks Ridiculous Discorse

David Jonsson, known for Alien: Romulus and Industry, will play the new Black Panther. Fans debate Shuri passing the mantle and Damson Idris not getting the role. Marvel has kept Jonsson's casting secret for 5-6 months before revealing it at SDCC. Jesse Grant / David Jonsson / Black Panther IIIKevin Feige led the way as Marvel Studios returned to Hall H at San Diego Comic Con with a plethora of announcements. The big one that has the internet currently chirping is the news that we have a new Black Panther. To close out an event that shared another trailer for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, a tease that Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool could be added into the mix, and Ryan Gosling will take over where Nicolas Cage left off when he becomes Ghost Rider. That’s all great news, but the biggest news belonged to Ryan Coogler, who stepped out on the stage along with longtime collaborators Winston Duke and Latisha Wright to reveal a December 15, 2028, release date for Black Panther III, AND, that David Jonsson will take over the mantle of Black Panther. Jonsson, best known for his stellar performances in Alien: Romulus, The Long Walk, and the HBO drama Industry, will take the Heart Shaped Her...