Denzel Washington to Star in "Black Panther 3" as Ryan Coogler Writes Role Ahead of Actor's Planned Retirement

Nov 12, 2024, 02:44 PM

Actor Denzel Washington has revealed on "The Today Show Australia" that he will star in "Black Panther 3", with director Ryan Coogler writing a role specifically for him. Washington, 69, stated that he has "four films and two stage productions" left before he plans to retire from acting. His upcoming projects include a collaboration with director Steve McQueen, a film adaptation of "Othello", a film about military leader Hannibal, and a "King Lear" project. This casting marks a significant moment, as the late Chadwick Boseman once declared, "There is no Black Panther without Denzel Washington."