Industry star David Jonsson to play Black Panther in Marvel sequel
Actor David Jonsson has been announced as the new Black Panther following high-profile industry reveals at Comic-Con 2026.
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British actor David Jonsson has been cast in the role of Black Panther for the upcoming Marvel sequel. The announcement, which accompanied news of Ryan Gosling joining the Marvel franchise as Ghost Rider, was made during Comic-Con 2026.
Coverage from Variety, Dallas News, Page Six, and Yahoo highlights the casting process, including a meeting between Jonsson and director Ryan Coogler. Reports also detail a public welcome into the production from actor Winston Duke.
Future developments will depend on official project timelines and further character announcements. Coverage does not yet specify the sequel's release date or additional plot details.
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Quick answers
Who is the new Black Panther?
British actor David Jonsson has been cast in the role.
What other casting news was announced at Comic-Con 2026?
Ryan Gosling has joined the Marvel franchise to play the character Ghost Rider.
How was the news of David Jonsson's casting received?
Actor Winston Duke publicly welcomed Jonsson to the Wakanda family.
Coverage (4)
- Who is David Jonsson? Meet the British actor cast as the new Black Panther pagesix.com · 8h ago
- Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider Dallas News · 12h ago
- Ryan Coogler Met David Jonsson in a Secret Meeting About Black Panther Variety · 12h ago
- How Black Panther's Winston Duke Welcomed New Star David Jonsson Into The Wakanda Family Yahoo · 13h ago
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