Good news coming from Hollywood, especially for Marvel fans. Top actor Denzel Washington has confirmed that he will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a big movie. Denzel Washington will be joining the sequel to Black Panther which is none other than Black Panther 3.
After years of being invited to join Marvel, Denzel Washington will finally be a part of the franchise. This announcement seems to indicate that the MCU movie roster will include major projects that have yet to be officially announced.
1. Denzel Washington Confirmed to Join Black Panther 3
In an interview with The Today Show, Denzel Washington revealed that he will be cast in Black Panther 3.
The Gladiator II actor has yet to reveal details about his character in the MCU, only mentioning that Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is writing a role for him in the next film of the franchise.
Marvel Studios has yet to officially announce that it will resume production on Black Panther 3. Following the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2022, Coogler expressed his intention to continue the story in the Black Panther franchise, and it looks like the process is underway.
“I played Othello when I was 22, and now I will play it again at 70. After that, I will play Hannibal. Also, I’ve been talking to Steve McQueen about a movie. Furthermore, Ryan Coogler is writing a role for me in the next Black Panther,” Denzel said.
The statement from Denzel is certainly very interesting because it brings two incredible confirmations. This will be exciting news for Marvel fans.
When it comes to Washington, the actor’s skills are well known. Denzel has created a solid reputation in Hollywood thanks to a variety of riveting dramatic roles as well as thrilling action films, and there are a lot of them.
Despite his age, Washington still has the potential to play an important role in the MCU, and Black Panther 3 is the ideal project to kickstart that move.
Marvel fans have long hoped that Washington could play Blue Marvel in the MCU. Given that this character is a veteran hero, there is a great opportunity for Washington to play him in Black Panther 3.
2. There’s still a lot of interest in the Black Panther sequel
As we know, the Black Panther franchise has produced some of the best MCU movies. Ryan Coogler did a great job of world building, exploring Wakanda in great depth across two movies.
Despite losing Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever shows that Letitia Wright as Shuri is a worthy successor to the superhero mantle.
After the movie grossed $859.2 million worldwide, it’s clear that there is still a lot of interest in the Black Panther franchise, so a third movie makes perfect sense.
The MCU continues to grow every year, with many new stars joining the franchise. Not only that, Hollywood veterans also see potential in this franchise, with big names in the entertainment industry, such as Harrison Ford, recently joining the MCU.
