David Jonsson cast as T’Challa II in Black Panther 3
Marvel Studios announced at San Diego Comic-Con that British-Nigerian actor David Jonsson has been cast as Prince T’Challa II for Black Panther 3, sparking celebrations across Nigerian social media.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Marvel Studios announced British-Nigerian actor David Jonsson (Rye Lane, Alien: Romulus) has been cast as Prince T’Challa II for Black Panther 3. The casting news sparked celebratory trends across Nigerian social media as audiences anticipate the next chapter of the franchise.
Jonsson’s casting is a significant milestone for Nigerian representation in Hollywood. The Black Panther franchise has been a landmark for African representation in cinema, and Jonsson’s casting continues that tradition. Nigerian fans have celebrated the news, seeing it as recognition of Nigerian talent on the global stage.
This echoes the 2018 casting of Nigerian actors in Black Panther, which also sparked celebrations. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: Nigerian talent gaining global recognition.
The winners: David Jonsson, who has landed a major role; and Nigerian cinema, which continues to gain global recognition. The losers: the actors who were not cast; and the Nigerian government, which has not provided enough support for the film industry.
Bottom Line: David Jonsson has been cast in Black Panther 3. Nigerian talent is taking over Hollywood. The question is whether the film industry will continue to shine a spotlight on Nigerian actors.