David Jonsson is the new Black Panther: Meet the British actor carrying on Chadwick Boseman's legacy
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Key Points:
- British actor David Jonsson has been cast as Prince T'Challa II, the son of King T'Challa, in the upcoming film Black Panther 3, continuing the franchise's legacy after Chadwick Boseman's passing.
- The film will be directed by Ryan Coogler, who also directed the first two Black Panther movies, and will feature returning cast members Letitia Wright as Shuri and Winston Duke as M'Baku.
- Jonsson, a 32-year-old London-born actor and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art graduate, is known for his roles in HBO's Industry and films such as Rye Lane and Alien: Romulus, and recently became a Loewe brand ambassador.
- His character, introduced as a child in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is portrayed as living a quiet life in Haiti before stepping into his role as the new Black Panther.
- Black Panther 3 is scheduled for release on December 15, 2028, meaning fans will wait over two years to see Jonsson's debut as the new Black Panther.
