David Jonsson: the London rising star handpicked to be the new Black Panther

Jonsson has come a long way from east London’s Docklands, winning accolades on stage and screen Few characters carry the cultural weight of Black Panther. Since 2018, the Wakandan king has become a global symbol of Black excellence, credited with reshaping expectations of representation on screen. The first film grossed more than $1.3bn worldwide, won three Oscars, and became the first superhero movie nominated for best picture. Now, six years after the death of the film’s star, Chadwick Bose...

By Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

Who is David Jonsson, the new Black Panther actor?

British actor David Jonsson was recently unveiled as the new Black Panther. Jonsson will be playing the son of T'Challa.

New 'Black Panther' David Jonsson Surrounded by Beauties After Landing Major Role

David Jonsson is already enjoying the perks of being Wakanda's new king ... stepping out with a bevy of beauties just one day after landing the coveted "Black Panther" mantle. The 32-year-old actor was spotted leaving Mr. Chow Sunday in Beverly…

By TMZ Staff

MCU's New Black Panther Suits Up In David Jonsson T'Challa Art

David Jonsson will officially play the MCU's new Black Panther, and the actor looks perfect in T'Challa's superhero suit in new Marvel art.

By Felipe Rangel