David Jonsson cast as new Black Panther — to play T'Challa's son

Marvel revealed at San Diego Comic-Con that David Jonsson, known for starring in The Long Walk, will play the new Black Panther in Black Panther III, due in 2028. He will portray T'Challa's son, who first appeared at the end of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The casting confirms a fan theory about Avengers: Secret Wars and is expected to have lasting consequences for the MCU.