Meet The New Black Panther: 8 Great David Jonsson Roles

It was a tough pill to swallow with the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman in 2020, especially for fans of the Black Panther cinematic universe he helped spearhead into a billion-dollar franchise just two years prior. After a somber-yet-successful sequel in 2022, fans have been waiting patiently to find out who will finally be chosen to carry on the Black Panther moniker throughout the MCU moving forward.

The anticipation came to an end last week during San Diego Comic-Con when it was officially announced that rising star David Jonsson will take on the titular role for the upcoming release of Black Panther 3 in 2028.

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The 32-year-old British actor is slated to play an adult version of Prince T’Challa II ‘Toussaint,’ who was revealed at the end of the last film to be the son of Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Boseman’s late King T’Challa. It comes as a surprise to many who thought the role would surely be given to fellow Brit fave, Damson Idris, or even willing to wait it out for Divine Love Konadu-Sun, the young actor who introduced the character in Wakanda Forever, to age into the role.

While the latter option is admittedly too long of a wait for the average attention span, some are still feeling a bit salty that a dream fancasting fell through.

On the flip side, many others understood the decision from jump and have since been applauding both director Ryan Coogler and Marvel alike for not only getting it right talent-wise but also doing a convincing job in the looks department.

For those still in doubt, we believe that Jonsson’s previous film work does a great job in proving he’s a great fit for the role. From dynamic sci-fi thrillers and boundary-pushing television to respectable work on the stage, his choice of roles so far have been diverse and full of range. Although it may feel like he’s a bit green to take on such a coveted character, we think he has what it takes to step into the culturally iconic role.

Keep scrolling to get a look at 8 previous roles by actor David Jonsson that prove he’s a great choice to play the title role in Black Panther 3, in theaters on December 15, 2028:

TV: Industry (2020 – 2022)

His two-season stint as openly gay Pierpoint fave Augustus “Gus” Sackey was short-lived but quite memorable.

STAGE: and breathe… (2021)

Built on spoken word monologues that come together to tell a bigger story of truth and relatable Black family trauma, it proves to be one of his deepest performances.

MINISERIES: Murder Is Easy (2023)

In the vain of a Black Sherlock Holmes, this mystery thriller is a peak performance that makes for a good binge watch.

FILM: Rye Lane (2023)

Romantic comedy suits him well, and this breakout role offered an enjoyable look at his jovial side.

FILM: Alien: Romulus (2024)

Franchise-ready and pushing the limits of sci-fi? This recent installment in the Alien legacy is a must-watch.

FILM: Bonhoeffer (2024)

In this period piece, Jonsson taps into African American history with a handful of scene-stealing moments.

FILM: The Long Walk (2025)

The psychological thriller that made waves last year stands as his best work to date, emotionally gripping from start to finish.

FILM: Wasteman (2025)

Although a festival favorite in 2025, it wasn’t until earlier this year that he really hit the ground running when this nail-biting prison flick hit streaming platforms.