During their big Phase Three new event, Marvel announced a Black Panther solo film. Along with that announcement was that Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed Jackie Robinson in last year’s 42, will be taking on the role of T’Challa. The casting was announced when Boseman joined Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans on stage, and also announced that Black Panther will be introduced to the MCU in Captain America: Civil War.
Boseman will be the first African-American superhero to lead his own stand-alone blockbuster film, and is reported to have signed a lucrative five-film deal that begins with the 2016 Captain America sequel, and that will carry on through his film, and then likely the two Avengers films, and a Black Panther sequel.
If you’re hungry for more Panther News, you can also get a look at the concept art for Black Panther’s costume below.
Looks like we’re finally getting Panther on the big screen folks!!
