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Marvel Knew David Jonsson Would Be the Next Black Panther 6 Months Ago After 'Secret Meeting' With Ryan Coogler
IGNSunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:36 PM
RedScroll Brief
Marvel Studios knew David Jonsson would star in Black Panther 3 'five or six months' ago thanks to a 'secret meeting' director Ryan Coogler Held with Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) boss Kevin Feige.
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What happened
Marvel Studios knew David Jonsson would star in Black Panther 3 'five or six months' ago thanks to a 'secret meeting' director Ryan Coogler Held with Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) boss Kevin Feige.
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Timeline
IGN published: Marvel Knew David Jonsson Would Be the Next Black Panther 6 Months Ago After 'Secret Meeting' With Ryan Coogler
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