Is Damson Idris taking on the role of Black Panther? The actor plays coy about a recent rumor of him taking up one of the MCU’s most iconic mantles.
There’s been a lot of talk in recent months about potentially recasting Black Panther in the MCU. It’s a discussion that has cropped up every few months since the passing of Chadwick Boseman, and both sides of the aisle seem locked into their positions. However, tensions have flared recently given the rumor mill has suggested that the speculation may soon become a reality.
Sitting at the center of this rumor is Damson Idris. The actor, who blew up following his starring role in F1, has been absolutely plagued with questions about potentially taking on the role of Black Panther in the MCU. To his credit, Idris has played things well, never giving away too much while still keeping fans invested in the idea.
Damson Idris Speaks On Playing Black Panther
Of course, the rumor cropped its head once more when Damson Idris made his appearance at the Golden Globes this past week. When asked about potentially taking on the role of Black Panther, the actor didn’t openly deny taking up the mantle. Rather, he simply said that he loves the world the MCU has created and the fans.
“I am thankful to the fans,” Idris told Variety in a red carpet interview. “Of course it’s rumor but I love that movie. I love the world.”
Even if the rumor isn’t true, it’s clear that Damson Idris is a master in playing into the mystery while not giving fans an answer outright. If he does take on the role of Black Panther, it likely won’t be long until fans figure out the truth. Especially as the Multiverse Saga draws to a close, the window for Marvel to pull a stunt like this is getting smaller and smaller.
Black Panther 3 is currently in development at Marvel Studios. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of Black Panther!
