David Jonsson Cast as New Black Panther, T'Challa's Adult Son
Marvel Studios confirms new lead for Black Panther 3, scheduled for 2028 release, continuing the legacy of Chadwick Boseman.
Carla Rooney
Director Ryan Coogler and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced Saturday that David Jonsson will portray the new Black Panther and T'Challa's adult son in the upcoming sequel.
Jonsson's casting follows the passing of Chadwick Boseman, who played T'Challa and died at age 43.
Letitia Wright led the franchise in the 2022 sequel, Wakanda Forever.
In Wakanda Forever, Nakia revealed she was raising T'Challa's son in secret; this plot point directly set the stage for the character's return.
The last time we got to make a movie, we introduced a character who is the son of the character that the great Chadwick Boseman played – our T’Challa – in that film. And today, I want to tell you that in this next film, he grows up, he comes of age.
Coogler's statement confirms the narrative's focus on the character's development and the continuation of T'Challa's legacy through his son.
Letitia Wright and Winston Duke are confirmed to return for the third installment, maintaining continuity with established characters and storylines.
Denzel Washington is also set to appear in the movie; Ryan Coogler confirmed Washington's role the year after an accidental slip by the actor.
Jonsson, 32, possesses a notable acting background, holding roles in films such as 'Alien: Romulus' (2024) and 'The Long Walk' (2025).
He also played Augustus 'Gus' Sackey in the HBO series 'Industry' and reportedly won the Bafta rising star award in 2025.
Born in London, Jonsson began his career in the West End and made his screen debut in 2018 in the British detective drama Endeavour.
Thank you to this family that I have the honour and the blessing to join. I don’t want to say too much, because I want to let the screen do the talking.
Jonsson, who also has roles in the upcoming films The Chaperones, Benn/Eubank, and Scandalous, expressed gratitude, stating, 'Thank you to this family that I have the honour and the blessing to join. I don’t want to say too much, because I want to let the screen do the talking.'
The first 'Black Panther' film grossed over $1 billion at the box office and received seven Oscar nominations.
This historical performance creates significant public and economic pressure on the production to meet these established expectations for the upcoming sequel.
The announcement of Jonsson as the new Black Panther has been met with excitement and anticipation from fans, who are eager to see the character's next chapter unfold.
The third installment is expected to continue the intricate story of the Wakandan people and their ongoing struggles, reflecting broader societal shifts within the fictional nation.
Marvel confirms Jonsson will take on the role of Black Panther, portraying the son of the character originally played by the late Chadwick Boseman.
Ryan Coogler's earlier revelation that Black Panther 3 was in development had already left fans in a state of frenzy.
A UK release date for the film is yet to be confirmed, adding to the anticipation surrounding the global rollout.
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