After the passing of Chadwick Boseman, the future of T’Challa in the MCU is uncertain. Many fans are wondering who could step into the role of the Black Panther. Here are five actors who could take on the character.
5. Trevante Rhodes
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Zack Snyder previously shared that Warner Bros. made him remove a Green Lantern cameo in ‘Justice League,’ via Game Rant. The rumored choice for the role of Green Lantern was Trevante Rhodes.
Fans also discussed it on Reddit. They understand Marvel’s decision not to recast T’Challa. However, they think Rhodes is a good choice to play Black Panther/T’Challa if the role were recast.
4. Damson Idris
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There are also people on Reddit who give fan cast suggestions for Idris. He could be a suitable candidate as he hasn’t appeared on a new project for some time. He starred in ‘Outside the Wire’ in 2021 and now filming, ‘F1.’
3. John David Washington
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John David’s father Denzel Washington actually wanted the role but his son might be a better cast due to his age. Denzel previously confirmed that he would join ‘Black Panther 3.’ Washington said he was excited to collaborate with Ryan Coogler.
Denzel also recently said on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast that Coogler wrote a role for him in ‘Black Panther 3.’ He later called Coogler to apologize for talking about it too early.
2. Aldis Hodge
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Some Reddit users think Aldis Hodge would make a great Black Panther. They praised his acting, especially in ‘Black Adam,’ and feel he deserves a bigger role. FandomWire also reported that Hodge is a popular choice. He has acting skills, physical ability, and action-film experience. So he could be a good fit for the role.
1. Ncuti Gatwa
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Gatwa is popular right now with his role in ‘Doctor Who.’ He could be a new face for the role. Some fans suggested the actor for the role on Reddit.
According to a recent rumor on ComicBook, Marvel is considering recasting T’Challa for future ‘Black Panther’ films. Still, fans have mixed reactions. An unnamed actor reportedly declined the role last year. It isn’t known yet how Marvel will move forward with the character in future movies.
