Marvel Studios has officially announced that British actor David Jonsson will be the next Black Panther in the upcoming Black Panther 3.
The announcement was made during Marvel Studios’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where director Ryan Coogler introduced Jonsson as the actor who will play T’Challa II, the son of the late King T’Challa. With Black Panther 3, David Jonsson is taking on one of Marvel’s most iconic roles. Rather than replacing Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa, Marvel is continuing the story through his son, giving fans a new hero while honoring the legacy of the original Black Panther.
This is the biggest role of Jonsson’s career and marks a new chapter for the Black Panther franchise.
The last Black Panther movie, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), honored the late Chadwick Boseman, who played King T’Challa in Black Panther (2018) and several other Marvel movies. Boseman died in 2020 after a private battle with colon cancer.
Instead of replacing Boseman’s character, Marvel continued the story by focusing on Shuri, played by Letitia Wright, who became the new Black Panther after her brother’s death.
At the end of the movie, Nakia revealed that she and T’Challa had a young son named Toussaint, whose Wakandan name is T’Challa II. David Jonsson will now play the adult version of that character in Black Panther 3. Marvel has confirmed that Black Panther 3 will be released in theaters on December 15, 2028. Ryan Coogler is returning as director, and the story is expected to follow T’Challa II as he steps into his father’s legacy and becomes Wakanda’s newest protector.
Before landing this major Marvel role, David Jonsson built a strong career with impressive performances in both movies and television.
Alien: Romulus (2024)
In Alien: Romulus, Jonsson plays Andy, a synthetic android created to protect his adopted sister, Rain Carradine. The story follows a group of young space colonists who enter an abandoned space station hoping to find valuable equipment. Instead, they discover deadly Xenomorph creatures that begin hunting them.
Andy is different from most movie robots. He is caring, funny, loyal and emotional. Throughout the film, he struggles with changes to his programming while trying to keep Rain and the others alive. His performance was widely praised by critics, with many calling Andy one of the film’s most memorable characters.
Industry (2020–2022)
Jonsson became well known after starring for permanent jobs at a top investment bank in London. It explores ambition, workplace pressure, money and the sacrifices as Gus Sackey in HBO’s drama series Industry.
The show follows a group of young graduates competing for permanent jobs at a top investment bank in London. It explores ambition, workplace pressure, money and the sacrifices people make to succeed.
Gus is one of the smartest employees at the company, but he often questions whether success is worth losing his personal values. Jonsson’s thoughtful and emotional performance helped make Gus one of the series’ most respected characters.
Rye Lane (2023)
In the romantic comedy Rye Lane, Jonsson stars as Dom, a young man recovering from a painful breakup.
After meeting Yas, played by Vivian Oparah, the two spend a day exploring South London, talking about their lives, making each other laugh and helping one another move on from past relationships.
The movie is full of humor, romance and heartfelt moments. Jonsson’s natural chemistry with his co-star and his charming performance earned praises.
Endeavour (2018)
One of Jonsson’s early television roles came in the British detective drama Endeavour, where he made his onscreen acting debut.
The series follows the younger years of detective Endeavour Morse as he solves murder cases in Oxford during the 1960s. Although Jonsson had a smaller role, it helped him gain experience before moving on to bigger productions.
The Long Walk (2025)
David Jonsson stars as Peter McVries, a compassionate and determined competitor in a deadly walking contest set in a dystopian future. Directed by Francis Lawrence and based on Stephen King’s novel, the film follows 100 boys forced to walk without stopping, with only one survivor. McVries forms a strong friendship with Ray Garraty (Cooper Hoffman), supporting him as they face the physical and emotional challenges of the brutal competition.
