GHOSTBUSTERS' Ernie Hudson Up for Role in Marvel's BLACK PANTHER
Marvel's Black Panther isn't coming out until 2018, but it looks like they are looking to start rounding out some of the other cast members. According to Latino Review's El Mayimbe, Ghostbusters' Ernie Hudson might be one of the actors to join the film.
Apparently he is "circling the role of King T'Chaka ruler of Wakanda & father of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa aka The Black Panther."
This would be a pretty big role in the Marvel cinematic universe. On top of holding the title of Chieftain of Wakanda in the comics, he was the protector of the sacred metal known as Vibranium and an ally of Captain America. He also had superhuman strength, speed, and agility thanks to a special herb he had access to.
Someone might have to be cast in the role of T'Chaka soon, especially with Black Panther making an appearance in Captain America: Civil War. There's always a chance that Marvel is planning a T'Chaka cameo appearance in the film. That's just me speculating, though.
This news is just a rumor at the moment, and there has been no official casting yet. Of course, we'll keep you updated.