Marvel Studios just dropped one of the biggest casting bombshells in years — David Jonsson is officially stepping into the Black Panther mantle, and here’s everything you need to know about him and what’s next for Wakanda.
The Big Announcement
At Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel during San Diego Comic-Con, director Ryan Coogler confirmed that David Jonsson will lead Black Panther 3, playing Prince T’Challa II — the grown son of the late King T’Challa and Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o). The character was first introduced as a young child in the post-credits scene of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Jonsson’s casting suggests a significant time jump for the threequel, given he’s an adult actor stepping into a role last seen as a child.
Rather than recasting Chadwick Boseman’s original T’Challa, Marvel chose to continue his legacy through his son — a move that lets the studio honor Boseman’s memory while introducing a new generation of Wakandan leadership. Boseman passed away from colon cancer in 2020, after which Letitia Wright’s Shuri took up the Black Panther mantle in Wakanda Forever.
Who Is David Jonsson?
The 32-year-old British Nigerian actor from London trained at RADA before breaking out with HBO’s “Industry” in 2020. He made his feature film debut in the under-the-radar rom-com “Rye Lane” and gained wider Hollywood recognition with his role in “Alien: Romulus.” Speaking at Comic-Con, Jonsson expressed gratitude to the cast and creative team for welcoming him into the Marvel family, while keeping details about his approach to the role close to the chest.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Actor | David Jonsson |
| Character | Prince T’Challa II |
| Movie | Black Panther 3 |
| Director | Ryan Coogler |
| Release Date | December 15, 2028 |
| Returning Cast | Letitia Wright (Shuri), Winston Duke (M’Baku) |
| Notable Prior Work | Industry, Rye Lane, Alien: Romulus |
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What This Means for Wakanda’s Future
Black Panther 3 will also mark Marvel’s first feature shot on 70mm film, signaling a visually ambitious next chapter. With Chadwick Boseman’s legacy carried forward through his son’s storyline, the franchise appears poised to explore new dynamics of leadership, identity, and Wakanda’s place in the wider Marvel universe.
