The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. In addition to announcing that the actor Ryan Gosling will play Ghost Rider During the San Diego Comic-Con, the studio confirmed the third installment of Black Panther.
David Jonsson will play the heir of Wakanda.
Director Ryan Coogler, Oscar winner for the screenplay of Sinnersexplained to the public that the character presented in the previous film is going through a growth process, so it was necessary to find an interpreter capable of taking on the challenge, according to the EFE agency.
Jonsson took the stage visibly moved and thanked the filmmaker, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, and the audience.
The actor will play the son of T’Challa, the monarch of Wakanda played by Chadwick Boseman in the first two films of the saga before his death in 2020.
According to EFE, the first film of Black Pantherreleased in 2018, grossed more than $1.3 billion at the global box office, while its sequel, Wakanda Foreverreleased in 2022, exceeded US$859 million.
According to the Mexican media Excelsiorthe announcement ended months of speculation about the future of the throne of Wakanda, after the studio chose to incorporate a new face instead of turning to actors already known to the public.
Excelsior He added that the production plans to begin principal photography in the second half of 2027 and that the art team is working on a renewed design of the vibranium suit to differentiate the new character from its predecessor.
Other Marvel announcements on the panel
The presentation also included other relevant announcements, as reported by EFE:
- Ryan Gosling joins the MCU as the antihero Ghost Rider, in a film that Shawn Levy will direct.
- New scenes of Avengers: Doomsdaywhich shows the confrontation between Thor – played by Chris Hemsworth – and the villain Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr.
- Avengers: Endgame will be re-released in theaters on September 25, with additional material related to Doomsdaywhich is scheduled to premiere on December 18.