Denzel Washington has announced an upcoming role in Black Panther 3, years after the late Chadwick Boseman said the movie franchise wouldn’t exist without the Hollywood legend.
While Marvel Studios is yet to confirm a third Black Panther film, Washington revealed director Ryan Coogler is writing a part for him. Denzel Washington may be headed toward another Oscar nomination or win for his role in Gladiator II, many are saying, but the 69 year-old actor says that he’s planning to retire after just a few more movies. In an interview with the Today Show, Denzel revealed that director Ryan Coogler is writing a role for him specifically in Black Panther 3. No, Denzel Washington does not audition for existing roles, don’t be absurd. But we do not know what that role will be, hero, villain, big Marvel character or not. Here is the full list of films that Denzel confirms he will make:
- Spike Lee’s High N Low
- Antoine Fuqua’s Hannibal
- A Steve McQueen movie
- Black Panther 3
- An Othello adaptation
Chadwick Boseman, lead actor in the ground-breaking superhero blockbuster Black Panther movie, paid tribute to Denzel Washington in 2019. He spoke at the 47th American Film Institute Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring the two-time Oscar winner, revealing he kicked off his career with an acting course Washington quietly paid for.