After Chadwick Boseman’s dying in 2020, Marvel Studios and Ryan Coogler determined to honor his iconic portrayal of T’Challa by not recasting the function for Black Panther: Wakanda Endlessly. The Marvel Cinematic Universe as an alternative gave Shuri the mantle, with T’Challa’s son arrange as Wakanda’s subsequent ruler and hero. However that has not stopped hypothesis from persevering with {that a} new Black Panther is on the way in which.
Studies surfaced early final 12 months that Marvel was open to recasting T’Challa. Now, it’s extensively believed that the MCU, which is able to expertise a reset post-Avengers: Secret Wars, has already discovered this new Black Panther actor. F1 star Damson Idris has been closely rumored to have joined the MCU and have a job in both or each of the upcoming Avengers movies earlier than returning to headline Black Panther 3.
Whether or not this might come as an alternate model of T’Challa from throughout the multiverse or a grown-up model of T’Challa’s son is up for debate, however so is Idris’ casting. Nobody concerned with Marvel has confirmed he has the function, a lot much less if a brand new model of Black Panther will seem. Notably, some idea artwork allegedly for Avengers: Doomsday that includes an actor who seemed like Idris as Black Panther did flow into on-line final 12 months.
This has left the actor ready the place he retains getting requested in regards to the chance of becoming a member of the MCU and his curiosity in taking part in Black Panther. This is all the things Idris has mentioned about his rumored Black Panther casting.
Damson Idris Confirmed His Curiosity In Enjoying Black Panther In July 2025
The primary time Idris addressed the Black Panther casting hypothesis was in July 2025. Throughout an interview with TODAY, he was requested to reply sure or no to a collection of questions. The primary was whether or not he had had any conversations about being the subsequent Black Panther, to which he smiled, grunted, and mentioned, “Sure-No”.
The interviewer adopted up that response by saying that meant sure, which Idris rebutted by saying, “It might imply no! [laughs]” Nevertheless, the actor was then requested, “In the event that they requested, would you say sure?” to which he mentioned, “Sure.”
By way of that straightforward trade, it was confirmed that, on the very least, Idris is open to taking part in the function and would settle for the duty of following in Boseman’s footsteps if Marvel requested. Primarily based on the dearth of a agency denial along with his preliminary reply, it’s comprehensible why so many are satisfied he has spoken to Marvel about taking part in Black Panther and landed the function with out a public announcement.
Damson Idris Takes Half In Black Panther-Themed Occasion In October 2025
Relatively than draw back from the growing hypothesis, Idris made headlines along with his participation in Vogue World: Hollywood 2025. One of many sections spotlighted Black Panther costume designer Ruth E. Carter, with franchise vets like Angela Bassett and Danai Gurira collaborating within the style show by sporting Queen Ramonda and Okoye’s recognizable costumes.
Notably, Idris was additionally featured on this part, as he walked alongside Bassett. He even posted a photograph of the occasion on Instagram earlier than deleting it. His inclusion added gasoline to the fireplace of his casting. Nevertheless, it needs to be famous that Teyana Taylor was additionally featured in a Dora Milaje swimsuit that seemed equivalent to Nakia’s, regardless that that’s Lupita Nyong’o’s function, so the participation was not 100% reflective of MCU roles.
Nonetheless, his strolling alongside Bassett may very well be seen as Ramonda welcoming a brand new T’Challa into the world, even when Idris is not sporting a T’Challa-specific outfit. If he does wind up taking part in Black Panther in Avengers: Doomsday or a future movie, this second will appear to be the earliest piece of affirmation and a primary glimpse of him surrounded by Wakandans.
Damson Idris Denies Understanding Something About Black Panther Casting In November 2025
Months later, whereas attending the TIME100 Subsequent Gala, Idris couldn’t escape questions on doubtlessly taking part in Black Panther. Time requested him instantly, and whereas he verbally did all the things he might to disclaim his involvement, his physique language and emotive response recommend in any other case.
Idris instantly began smiling when requested about this topic. Whether or not that is the case or not, it comes throughout as having a nasty poker face and smiling by means of what he is aware of is a lie. The denial, although, would make sense if he’s Marvel’s subsequent Black Panther. After the sooner response, the MCU’s top-secret nature might’ve prompted stricter media pointers for future interviews, akin to this.
Damson Idris Says He is Grateful For Marvel Followers’ Assist Amid Casting Rumors In January 2026
His newest response to those ongoing rumors got here in the course of the Golden Globes. As a part of the pre-show purple carpet, Idris spoke to Selection and was as soon as once more requested in regards to the persistent hypothesis. Extra particularly, he was requested what it means to him that he is somebody followers would welcome in such an essential function. His response is kind of attention-grabbing:
I’m grateful to the followers. After all, it is rumors, however I like the film. I like that world. I am glad that everybody’s seeing the way forward for that too, trigger its transferring in an excellent route. And I am excited for the third [Black Panther].
The thought of Idris taking part in Black Panther has created loads of pleasure amongst MCU followers. There’s fixed fan artwork and hypothesis about his involvement, and the power of his previous performances has offered loads of confidence that he’d do the function justice. He is clearly seen all of the help on-line, and it in all probability means a fantastic deal to him if he’s taking part in T’Challa as believed.
What I discover most attention-grabbing is that he could have indicated understanding the place issues are going. Speaking in regards to the “sensible route” the Black Panther franchise is transferring in may very well be based mostly solely on the setup for the longer term finished in Wakanda Endlessly. However with the prospect he’s taking part in T’Challa within the MCU going ahead, it additionally comes throughout as him having inside details about what’s coming subsequent.
Whereas we should have almost a 12 months to attend and see if Damson Idris’ Black Panther casting is legit if he is in Avengers: Doomsday, the actor is saying all the best issues earlier than a possible debut.
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