Denzel Washington Coolly Announces He Will Be In Black Panther 3

It’s safe to say that we’ve reached a point where very few surprises in the Marvel Cinematic Universe are left to chance. Rather than walk into a movie cold and gasp in shock at an actor doing something amazing, fan events like Disney’s D23 conference give the game years ahead by luring would-be moviegoers with the promise of every Hollywood pop star they can get their hands on. appearing in the next year of films. In a surprising return to form, legendary actor Denzel Washington has revealed his next phase of film roles and let it slip that he will soon be roped in by Marvel for the next title. The Black Panther.

In a recent appearance on the Today Show Australia on Ridley Scott’s promotion Gladiator 2, Washington revealed that he was under no pressure to star in a sequel even if the previous one won multiple awards. It’s like Harrison Ford’s creative reason for joining the MCU as Red Hulk Captain America: Brave New WorldWashington said he only cares about doing good work with great creators.

At one point, Washington admitted that he doesn’t have many movies left to offer, but before he calls it quits, he plans to do things he’s never done before. Creator Washington said he will soon be working with director Ryan Coogler on the third installment of Black Panther series.

“For me it’s about the filmmaker, especially at this time I’m doing it. I only like to work with the best. I don’t know how many more films I will do. Probably not that many. I want to do things I haven’t done,” Washington told Today

He went on to say: “I played Othello when I was 22, and I’m about to play Othello when I’m 70.” After that I play Hannibal. Afterwards, I talk to Steve McQueen about the film. After that, Ryan Coogler is writing a part for me next Black Panther. After that, I will make a film Othero. After that, I will King Lear. After that, I will retire.”

Washington to engage The Black Panther he is notable for his name recognition and his mentorship with the late Chadwick Boseman. In fact, Boseman honored Washington at the 2019 AFI Awards, saying it wouldn’t have happened Black Panther outside of Washington.

Seeing as Washington had plenty of “afters” in his retirement game plan, we’re still a long way from the multi-award winning actor gracing the silver screen of a Marvel movie. This gives fans plenty of time to theorize-art the comic book character Black Pantherlegends Washington will bring to life. Let us know in the comments below who you think Washington would be a good fit for.

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