Stars and fans celebrate 'new Black Panther' David Jonsson
The British actor will play the son of T'Challa, king of Wakanda, in the third movie in the series.
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Notable Quotes
"let's go nephew"
— Letitia Wright , Celebrity
"Jonsson is a really exciting young actor who I see as one of the best out there."
— Gerry Otim , Influencer
Key People
Actress known for her role in The Bear.
Chadwick Boseman was a renowned actor best known for his role as T'Challa in Black Panther.
British actor known for his roles in Industry, The Long Walk, and Rye Lane.
Content creator who reviews films and TV shows on TikTok.
Actress known for her role in Anne Boleyn.
British actress who plays Shuri, T'Challa's aunt.
Ncuti Gatwa is an actor known for his role as the Doctor in Doctor Who.
Ryan Coogler is an American film director and screenwriter.
Terry Crews is a Hollywood star who attended the Australian GP.
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The British actor will play the son of T'Challa, king of Wakanda, in the third movie in the series.
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