Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish actor David Jonsson has been announced as the new lead for the upcoming Black Panther 3 film at Comic-Con. Jonsson, 32, will portray Prince T’Challa II, the son of the original Black Panther character, previously played by the late Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020.Known for his roles in HBO's Industry and the film Rye Lane, Jonsson was welcomed on stage by director Ryan Coogler. Coogler will return to direct the third instalment, with Letitia Wright and Winston Duke also reprising their roles as Shuri and M'Baku, respectively. Black Panther 3 is scheduled for release in cinemas on 15 December 2028.In fullBritish actor David Jonsson revealed as the new Black Panther in surprise Comic-Con announcementMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in