Many stars have been eager to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe if they haven’t already been involved with the franchise. After all, the MCU is one of the biggest blockbuster franchises to date. However, there are quite a few A-list stars that have yet to be involved, though it looks like one beloved actor will be joining the MCU with an upcoming sequel.
With so many roles to choose from based on the iconic comics that have inspired all of the MCU’s films and shows, there seems to be an endless list of parts to choose from. As far as this actor becoming involved goes, it’s still unknown who they might be playing, but having them tied to one of the franchise’s most anticipated sequels is certainly exciting.
It just so happens that this sequel is none other than Black Panther 3, and according to director Ryan Coogler on the 7pm in Brooklyn podcast via E! Online, he confirmed “there’s no fiction out there about that” regarding the rumor that the aforementioned A-list star was set to have a role in the Black Panther follow-up.
While Coogler couldn’t reveal many details beyond that, he basically confirmed that actor Denzel Washington is set to have a role in Black Panther 3. Without further discussing what part Washington could play in the film, Coogler did emphasize just how much he loves working with him:
“Denzel is family at this point,” Coogler continued. “I’ve been trying to work with him since day one. I think he’s the greatest living actor. In terms of what he means to our culture? Forget about it, man.”
Funnily enough, Washington previously hinted that he’d have a part in the film, which Coogler also admitted in the interview was “a big F**k With It,” a reference to his joke during the podcast that Washington’s comments were a game of true or false called “F**k With It or F**k Outta Here.” Essentially, now we know the involvement of this MCU actor in the Black Panther sequel is true.
Now we’ll just have to see who exactly Denzel Washington plays in Black Panther 3 or any other details regarding the film that has yet to receive an official spot on Marvel’s release schedule. Hopefully, however, it comes together soon – especially with Ryan Coogler once again helming the project as director.