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McConaughey Rejects Marvel Role; Washington Eyes Black Panther 3

2/25/2026

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Matthew McConaughey, the actor, has not yet secured a significant Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, despite voicing a character in Deadpool.
He declined a villain role in a Marvel sequel, saying he would be treated as an "amendment" rather than central.
Denzel Washington, the actor, has expressed interest in joining Black Panther 3 to work with Ryan Coogler before retirement.

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Matthew McConaughey, the actor, has not yet secured a significant Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, despite voicing a character in Deadpool.
He declined a villain role in a Marvel sequel, saying he would be treated as an "amendment" rather than central.
Denzel Washington, the actor, has expressed interest in joining Black Panther 3 to work with Ryan Coogler before retirement.