Winston Duke Trusts David Jonsson to Take On 'Black Panther'
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Winston Duke is confirmed to return as M’Baku in "Black Panther 3," set for release on December 15, 2028, alongside newcomer David Jonsson, who will portray T’Challa’s son, Prince T’Challa II.
- David Jonsson’s casting aims to continue the legacy of the late Chadwick Boseman, with Winston Duke expressing strong trust in Jonsson, director Ryan Coogler, and the MCU executive team.
- Ryan Coogler will direct the film, and Letitia Wright will reprise her role as Shuri, maintaining continuity within the franchise following "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
- Winston Duke also appears in the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday," premiering December 18, which has already garnered significant fan attention with its trailer viewed over 500 million times.
- The original "Black Panther" (2018) was a major success, grossing $1.3 billion worldwide and earning seven Oscar nominations with three wins, setting high expectations for the sequel.
