Meet David Jonsson, Marvel's new Black Panther star

British actor David Jonsson is set to don the mantle of the Black Panther in Marvel Studios' highly anticipated "Black Panther III." The announcement came during Marvel's presentation at Comic-Con on Saturday, confirming Jonsson's role as the lead in the film slated for a December 15, 2028 release.

Jonsson, recognized for his work in the HBO series "Industry" and the upcoming film "The Long Walk," will portray T'Challa's son. T'Challa, the original Black Panther, was famously played by the late Chadwick Boseman, who achieved global acclaim for the role before his passing in 2020.

Expressing his gratitude, Jonsson addressed the Comic-Con audience, stating, "Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honor and the privilege and the blessing to join." He added, "I actually don’t want to say too much because I want to let this screen do the talk."

Oscar-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler, who directed the first two "Black Panther" films, is returning to direct the third installment. "Black Panther III" will focus on T'Challa's son as he matures and embraces his father's legacy as Wakanda's protector. The original "Black Panther" film, released in 2018, was a massive commercial success, grossing $1.3 billion worldwide.

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Thank you to this amazing family that I have the honor and the privilege and the blessing to join. I actually don’t want to say too much because I want to let this screen do the talk.