Meet David Jonsson, Marvel’s new Black Panther

British actor David Jonsson is set to inherit the mantle of the Black Panther, Marvel Studios announced at its Comic-Con Hall H panel. Jonsson, 32, will portray Prince T’Challa II, also known as Toussaint, the son of the original T’Challa and Nakia. This marks the first time the iconic superhero role will be filled since the passing of Chadwick Boseman six years ago.

Jonsson is slated to star in "Black Panther 3," with the film scheduled for release on December 15, 2028. The actor, born in London in 1993, has a diverse heritage, with family roots tracing back to Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the Caribbean, and Sweden. He grew up in East London, a multicultural environment that he credits with shaping his identity and career. His father worked as an IT engineer, and his mother was a member of the Metropolitan Police.

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When you come from a broken home, it changes you.

Despite a challenging childhood marked by his parents' separation when he was 11, Jonsson pursued acting. After being dismissed from one school, he transferred and later spent two years in New York before returning to London. He joined the National Youth Theatre and earned a scholarship to study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), graduating in 2016.

Jonsson gained international recognition for his role as Augustus “Gus” Sackey in the BBC and HBO drama "Industry" from 2020 to 2022. His profile has since risen with notable performances in films such as "Rye Lane" (2023), "Alien: Romulus" (2024), and "The Long Walk" (2025). He is also attached to upcoming projects including "Scandalous!" and an untitled work by musician Frank Ocean. In 2025, Jonsson received a BAFTA award, further cementing his rising status in the film industry.

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Growing up in a single-parent household wasn’t easy at all, especially in East London. My brother and my sister did a lot of raising me.