
David Jonsson tapped as the next Black Panther, ushering Wakanda's next era
British actor David Jonsson, a Bafta Rising Star winner known for Industry, The Long Walk and Rye Lane, was announced by director Ryan Coogler at Comic-Con as the new Black Panther, portraying T'Challa II—the Wakandan king’s secret son who grows into the mantle after Chadwick Boseman’s 2020 passing. The reveal drew praise from fellow stars and fans, with co-stars Letitia Wright and others weighing in, and Coogler stressing the coming-of-age arc. The film is slated for December 2028, part of Marvel’s MCU slate, and follows efforts to honor Boseman’s legacy while expanding the Black Panther family. A wider Comic-Con lineup also highlighted new MCU projects, including Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider.











