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Damson Idris Addresses T’Challa Recasting Rumors at Golden Globes

1/12/2026

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At the Golden Globes, Damson Idris, actor, addressed rumors about taking over the T’Challa role in Black Panther 3.
He thanked fans and acknowledged the speculation, saying it’s a rumor but he loves that movie.
Since Chadwick Boseman's death in 2020, discussion of recasting T’Challa has intensified.
Marvel Studios has not confirmed Idris's involvement, and Black Panther 3 remains in development with plans to reintroduce T’Challa through a multiversal narrative.

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At the Golden Globes, Damson Idris, actor, addressed rumors about taking over the T’Challa role in Black Panther 3.
He thanked fans and acknowledged the speculation, saying it’s a rumor but he loves that movie.
Since Chadwick Boseman's death in 2020, discussion of recasting T’Challa has intensified.
Marvel Studios has not confirmed Idris's involvement, and Black Panther 3 remains in development with plans to reintroduce T’Challa through a multiversal narrative.