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David Jonsson to Succeed Chadwick Boseman as Marvel's Black Panther
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David Jonsson to Succeed Chadwick Boseman as Marvel's Black Panther

From Der Spiegel · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • David Jonsson has been cast as the new Black Panther, succeeding the late Chadwick Boseman.
  • The announcement was made at Comic-Con International in San Diego.
  • The article notes the success of the previous Black Panther films, highlighting their cultural impact and box office performance.

David Jonsson is set to embody the iconic Marvel hero Black Panther in the upcoming installment of the franchise, taking over the mantle from the late Chadwick Boseman. The significant casting news was revealed at the Comic-Con International event held in San Diego, California. Jonsson, 32, expressed his gratitude and honor upon joining the esteemed Marvel family, stating, "Thank you to this family, which I have the honor and luck to join. I don't want to reveal too much, because I prefer to let the screen speak for itself." Jonsson is recognized for his previous work in notable productions such as "Industry," "The Long Walk," and "Alien: Romulus." The original "Black Panther" film, released in 2018, made history as the first superhero movie to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture and was celebrated for its predominantly Black cast. It achieved remarkable commercial success, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide. Its sequel, while also successful, earned $850 million globally. The article also pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who tragically passed away after a private battle with colon cancer, first diagnosed in 2016. His family revealed that he filmed numerous movies while undergoing treatment, including surgeries and chemotherapy. They emphasized that bringing the character of T'Challa to life in "Black Panther" was "the honor of his career."

Thank you to this family, which I have the honor and luck to join. I don't want to reveal too much, because I prefer to let the screen speak for itself.

โ€” David JonssonSpeaking after being announced as the new Black Panther.
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Originally published by Der Spiegel in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.