One of the popular Black Panther casting choices opens up about whether he may take on the iconicMarvel Cinematic Universesuperhero role inBlack Panther 3or elsewhere. As of this August, it will have been five years since the passing of Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020 at the age of 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. In 2022, the MCU carried on Boseman’s superhero legacy throughBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, which included the death of his character, T’Challa, as a crucial storyline, and honored the late actor’s memory.
After the death of T’Challa in the MCU,Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverrevealed the mantle of the Black Panther would be passed on to T’Challa’s younger sister, Shuri, played by Letitia Wright. Additionally, theBlack Panther: Wakanda Forevercredits scenerevealed Boseman’s character has a son in the MCU, a young boy named Toussaint, whose Wakandan name is also T’Challa. Since then, there’s been speculation about whether the young T’Challa would grow up to become another Black Panther, and who would play the older version of the character.
Recently, 33-year-oldF1star Damson Idris, who has become a popular casting choice among fans, was asked about the possibility of joining the MCU during an appearance onTODAY. On the show, host Craig Melvin played a rapid-fire game of “Yes or No” questions with the British actor,and asked Idris about the speculation that he could be cast as the next Black Panther. Specifically, Melvin asked Idris if he’s had any talks with Marvel Studios, which led to the following exchange:
Damson Idris: It could mean no! [Laughs]
Craig Melvin: If they asked, would you say yes?
Damson Idris: Yes.
What Damson Idris' MCU Black Panther Comments Mean
When an actor who isn’t part of the MCU yet is in talks for a role, they have to be extremely cryptic, if not flat out denying any reports, given that it may not be a done deal. From Idris' Black Panther comments, it definitely seems possible that there are discussions taking place in some capacity, given how he phrased his responses in this interview. Since there were previous reports thatthe MCU was exploring recasting T’Challathrough the multiverse, it wouldn’t be surprising if this is what Idris is potentially being eyed for, if he is actually having talks with Marvel Studios.
As The Multiverse Saga is heading into Phase 6 with their remaining movies and TV shows set to finish off this huge storyline, bringing in a T’Challa variant is more than possible, especially in films likeAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars. Even when asked if T’Challa’s son could be inAvengers: Doomsdayas another Black Panther, Shuri actress Letitia Wright was very coy about her answer, making the timing of Idris' response even more compelling. If he isn’t cast as a T’Challa variant, he could always play the grown-up version of T’Challa’s son.
Our Take On Damson Idris' MCU Black Panther Comments
From Idris' latest MCU comments about a possible Black Panther role, it wouldn’t be shocking if he’s having conversations about becoming part of the franchise as some version of T’Challa or perhaps even another Black Panther character. No matter how they do it, it would definitely be interesting to see how Shuri, as the MCU’s Black Panther, would react to seeing another one by her side. But for now, time will tell if 2025 will have any further updates about any new Black Panther in theMCU, as The Multiverse Saga nears its end.
Source:TODAY
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
Black Panther
TheBlack Pantherfranchise is a significant and culturally impactful part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It centers on the story of T’Challa, the king of Wakanda, a highly advanced African nation hidden from the world. After the death of his father, T’Challa must assume the mantle of Black Panther and protect his nation from threats both internal and external. The franchise is known for its exploration of African culture, themes of leadership, and the responsibilities that come with power. The franchise has expanded with a sequel,Black Panther: Wakanda Forever(2022), which addresses the legacy of T’Challa following the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Cast
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever explores the efforts of Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje as they strive to safeguard Wakanda from external threats following King T’Challa’s passing. Collaborating with allies like War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross, they seek to shape the nation’s future.
Black Panther 3
Black Panther 3 is the unannounced but teased third entry in the series of films that exists as a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film will pick up some time after the events of Wakanda Forever, with the new Black Panther once again taking up the mantle.
