US EditionDamson Idris Addresses Black Panther 3 Casting Rumors at Golden Globes
Damson Idris confirmed willingness to play T'Challa amid ongoing speculation following Chadwick Boseman's death, expressing gratitude to fans and excitement for Black Panther 3.
- At the Golden Globes red carpet, Damson Idris told Variety he was thankful to fans and called speculation he might play T'Challa in Black Panther 3 a rumor.
- Following an industry report earlier this year, fans and online speculation reignited debate about Black Panther's future after Chadwick Boseman's 2020 death, fueling talk of recasting T'Challa by Marvel Studios.
- Damson Idris replied sarcastically on social media after an X post claimed he had `reportedly turned down` the role, joking about absurd offers, then dodged with `Yes-no!` on the Golden Globes red carpet before plainly answering `Yes` to accepting it.
- The public response pushed Damson Idris to address speculation directly, and he told Variety he is thankful to fans and said the franchise is `moving in a brilliant direction` and he's excited for Black Panther 3.
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever honored Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa and ended with Letitia Wright's Shuri stepping into the mantle, and Damson Idris also fueled speculation last year during a Today exchange with host Craig Melvin.
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Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Damson Idris Damson Idris’ name has been attached to Marvel Studios’ Black Panther since leaked concept photos fueled rumors that he would be taking the heart-shaped herb in Avengers: Doomsday. Now, his non-answer about possibly taking up the mantle of Wakanda’s protector has only left more speculation. While on the red carpet for the Golden Globes, the F1: The Movie star spoke with Variety about the possibility of taking …
Is Damson Idris the New Black Panther? Rumours Explained
Damson Idris has addressed persistent rumours linking him to the role of T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther franchise, describing himself as grateful for fan enthusiasm while dismissing the talk as speculation. Speaking on the red carpet at the 2026 Golden Globes, the British-Nigerian actor responded to questions about becoming the new Black Panther.'I am thankful to the fans. Of course it's rumour, but I love that movie. I love the world,' he s…
Is Damson Idris Playing The MCU's Next Black Panther? Everything He's Said & Potential Evidence
After Chadwick Boseman's death in 2020, Marvel Studios and Ryan Coogler decided to honor his iconic portrayal of T'Challa by not recasting the role for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The Marvel Cinematic Universe instead gave Shuri the mantle, with T'Challa's son set up as Wakanda's next ruler and hero. But that has not stopped speculation from continuing that a new Black Panther is on the way.
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