Denzel Washington Officially Joins Black Panther 3, Ryan Coogler Confirms
- On June 5, 2025, Ryan Coogler revealed that he has created a part tailored for Denzel Washington in Black Panther 3 and has already discussed the project with him.
- This development stems from Coogler's long-standing desire to work with Washington, whom he calls "the greatest living actor," despite the film lacking a firm release date.
- Very little is known about Black Panther 3, though Letitia Wright is expected to return as Shuri and Washington could appear alongside her in an unspecified role.
- Coogler expressed a deep respect for Washington, referring to him as family and highlighting his significant influence on culture in a way that cannot be overstated.
- Washington’s involvement signals a new phase for the franchise following Chadwick Boseman’s death, suggesting Marvel continues to invest in the Black Panther storyline.
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Denzel Washington will be in 'Black Panther 3', confirms director Ryan Coogler
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'He's the greatest living actor': Ryan Coogler confirms Denzel Washington set to star in 'Black Panther 3'
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler has officially confirmed that Denzel Washington will join the cast of Black Panther 3, following Washington’s earlier revelation about his involvement in November 2024. According to People, the confirmation came during Coogler’s recent appearance on the 7pm in Brooklyn podcast with host Carmelo Anthony, where the director discussed his long-standing desire to work with the Training Day star. “Denzel is family …

Ryan Coogler confirms Denzel Washington will be in 'Black Panther 3'
ABC/Jeff Neira Denzel Washington‘s news about Black Panther 3 holds up. Ryan Coogler confirmed he will indeed be part of the cast of the 2028 movie, sharing it’s been a longtime desire to work alongside the Othello star. “Denzel is family at this point … I’ve been trying to work with him since day one,” Coogler said on Carmelo Anthony‘s 7PM in Brooklyn podcast. “I think he’s the greatest living actor, and in terms of what he means to our culture…
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