Overview

• Podcast host Jeff Sneider reported that Marvel “knows who they want” and pegged David Jonsson as the leading candidate to succeed T’Challa
• Sources suggest Jonsson may portray Toussaint, the late King’s son introduced in Wakanda Forever, rather than directly recasting Chadwick Boseman’s character
• Previous speculation around Damson Idris has cooled as Marvel continues discreet casting talks to respect Boseman’s legacy
• Marvel has not confirmed any casting decision and director Ryan Coogler has previously described recasting T’Challa as a complicated choice
• The new Black Panther is expected to debut in an upcoming Avengers film before taking a starring role in Black Panther 3, set to begin production in 2027