Denzel Washington Reveals He Will Have a Role in 'Black Panther 3' | THR News

Denzel Washington says that he will appear in the next 'Black Panther' film. Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed that a third film in the 'Black Panther' franchise is in the works, but Washington indicated in a recent interview that there is and that he will have a role.

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[nashsanadiki]

Hes got my vote to be the next black panther if you give him a stopwatch

[marvinrodriguez]

I'm very excited for Black Panther 3
Wakanda Forever

[miguelrosado]

Boss! Marvel not even announced anything yet and this guy is already spilling the beans like he owns the place. 😂What a legend!

[traydaniel]

In the words of the late Chadwick Boseman, “There is NO Black Panther without Denzel Washington”.

Let’s start a petition! Marvel Studios and Ryan Coogler
#RecastTChalla
#RecastBlackPanther




Hopefully the 3rd film will ignore the events of Wakanda Forever.

[eminosose]

*Wakanda ain’t got any vibranium on me*

[ogveprzogveprz]

Denzel did not confirm he will be the next Black Panther. He only confirmed that a Part has been written for him in Black Panther 3

[macalcord]

There is Tetu he was actually a teacher in Wakanda and then led a Rebellion and was exiled..Given how unstable things were in Wakanda after killmonger the and the revolt of the border tribe, then Thanos and both T'Challa and Shuri being snapped, then both T'Challa and his mother dying....On Top of Namor declaring War and who knows how many died when he flooded Wakanda...I could see a scenario where Tetu's family was killed and he blamed The Wakanda Leadership for it and starts a Rebellion...Just like Zemo blamed The Avengers for his family dying.

[chellilonaaphra]

I would put some money on him playing Achebe, and making him one of the best villains in the MCU so far

[RedClem]

I predict at least one trademark throat check from the Great Denzel in this movie

[apopkaking]

I wanted to share an idea for *Black Panther 3* or *Black Panther 4* that I think could be incredible, especially if Damson Idris were cast as T'Challa Jr.


Damson Idris is 32 years old, 6'1", and of Nigerian descent—he’d be a perfect fit to play T'Challa Jr. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His recent performance in *Snowfall* shows he has the intensity and emotional range needed for such a role. Additionally, there’s an interesting coincidence here: Damson’s *Snowfall* character, Franklin Saint, was born and raised in South Los Angeles, while Michael B. Jordan’s Erik "Killmonger" Stevens was born and raised in Oakland, California. "Coincidence?" (in the words of the teacher from *The Incredibles*) “I think not!” #MarvelGotMoney


Imagine if some of the brilliant writers and directors from *Snowfall* collaborated with Ryan Coogler and the Marvel team. It could add new layers to T'Challa's storyline and bring fresh perspectives to his character.


In terms of storyline, Damson could truly capture the complex emotions of T'Challa Jr.—a young man dealing with the loss of his father and being raised by his mother. It could follow a theme similar to *The Lion King* but with a unique Marvel twist.


*Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* introduced us to T'Challa and Nakia’s son, Toussaint, who has been raised in secret, setting the stage for his development. If Michael B. Jordan’s Killmonger is brought back from the Ancestral Plane, it would be powerful to see T'Challa Jr. encounter him. The Ancestral Plane is where past Wakandan rulers’ spirits reside, allowing the living to seek their guidance through the heart-shaped herb. When Shuri went under to connect with her ancestors, hoping to see her mother, she instead saw Killmonger. A similar encounter between T'Challa Jr. and Killmonger could be symbolic, bridging past conflicts and offering T'Challa Jr. wisdom as he steps into his role.


Additionally, just imagine if characters like Leon, Louie, Uncle Jerome, Teddy, Gustavo, and Cissy from *Snowfall* could be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They could bring a fresh, unique dynamic to the MCU, attracting a new audience.


Ryan Coogler has previously compared T'Challa and Killmonger to Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Continuing this narrative with T'Challa Jr. and Killmonger could explore themes of nobility, understanding loss, being for the people, becoming a symbol, and taking action. Damson’s portrayal of T'Challa Jr. (a parallel to MLK Jr.) would be an excellent fit for this storyline.


This could also be the perfect time to introduce mutants into the MCU. Casting Chloe Bailey as Storm would be a great choice, especially since she and Damson worked together on *Swarm*. In the comics, Storm and T'Challa have children, and adding Denzel Washington as the Panther Goddess Bast—either as a voice or in an astral/human form in the Ancestral Plane—could add even more depth to the story.


Thanks for considering this idea! I’m excited about the potential future of T'Challa Jr. and the Black Panther legacy

[ruddiato]

I hope he has an accent for black panther

[Zestlife]

Lately I’ve been noticing Denzel looks like his walk is different like he’s on something

[Missmolly]

My favorite actor. Until Ally Carter came out. Hannibal sounds right 😭

[ninel.washington]

We adore Denzel, but I think it's a mistake to make him the Black Panther or even put him in the film. I really enjoyed the Blue People and the other underwater culture with tough warriors in Wakanda Forever. I would much rather watch a movie with a follow up from that culture and Wakanda fighting alongside them together. They have so many wonderful new actors and actresses. Denzel can't play lead in every movie. I can't wait for him to retire. They are going to mess up the Wakanda movie franchise by adding Denzel to the cast. I really don't want to see the movie flop. 😢 The movies had been so successful. He just did Gladiator what a mess. I would've turned the movie down and encouraged the Director Ryan Coggler to get some fresh young faces. I really hope the next movie does not flop. We as a culture needed these movies to succeed. Wakanda was much more than just a movie.

[BrandonBreathes]

i don’t get why he can’t just play Kang

[romanumeralz]

Wonder how he’s still working in Helliweird, since he’s a professing Christian..

[BrianD.Stringham]

The G.O.A.T. Is The Big Cheese, And He Loves To Eat Goat Cheese, G.O.A.T. Cheese!