Sun Mar 30 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Denzel Washington’s Black Panther 3 Role Confirmed by Ryan Coogler
**New York, NY –** Ryan Coogler, director of the highly successful *Black Panther* films, has confirmed that two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington is in talks to join the cast of *Black Panther 3*. The confirmation came during a recent interview, where Coogler expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the legendary actor. While the specifics of Washington’s role remain undisclosed, speculation is rife amongst fans.
Rumors of Washington’s involvement initially surfaced last November, when the actor briefly mentioned the possibility during press for *Gladiator II*. Now, Coogler has publicly stated his intention to cast Washington, adding that the role hinges on the actor’s availability.
*Black Panther 3* is still in the early stages of development, with no official release date announced by Marvel. However, given the phenomenal box office success of the first two films—*Black Panther* (2018) grossed $1.3 billion, and *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* (2022) earned $859.2 million—a third installment is widely anticipated. The success of these films is particularly noteworthy considering the recent box office fluctuations of other Marvel projects.
Fans are already speculating on the character Washington might portray. One popular theory points to Achebe, a complex character from the *Black Panther* comics known for his manipulative skills and eccentric personality. Others suggest the multiverse could be a factor, with Washington potentially playing a variant of T’Challa or T’Chaka.
Meanwhile, key cast members from the previous *Black Panther* films, including Letitia Wright (Shuri) and Winston Duke (M’Baku), have been confirmed to appear in Marvel’s upcoming *Avengers: Doomsday*.
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