New Rumor Claims LANTERNS Star Aaron Pierre Is Frontrunner to Take Over as Black Panther in AVENGERS: SECRET WARS
Fans have been wondering about the course of Black Panther and when we would see someone new step into the superhero’s shoes since the passing of Chadwick Boseman.
There have been rumors, and while we have T’Challa’s sister Shuri (Letitia Wright) holding the mantle for now, many have wondered if she would have off the title to her nephew or someone else along the way.
While we still don’t know for sure, one new intriguing rumor claims that new DC star Aaron Pierre, who plays John Stewart in the DC series Lanterns, is being molded to play the next Black Panther.
Insider Daniel Richtman is reporting that Marvel Studios has met with actors, including Rebel Ridge and Lanterns star Aaron Pierre, to play a new Black Panther in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Richtman says the plan is to introduce a new Black Panther in the 2027 movie, suggesting the Russos have moved T'Challa's return from Doomsday to Secret Wars.
With the latter likely set on Battleworld, it's the perfect opportunity to age up Toussaint, T’Challa’s son, who we met in Wakanda Forever, and move into the new, rebooted MCU with him remaining as Black Panther for Ryan Coogler's upcoming threequel.
Who knows if this is true, especially with Pierre now established as a DC character. This rumor has been around for a while, but it seems like they missed their chance. But you never know…
Stay tuned for updates.