Kirk Lazarus said, “I’m the dude playin’ the dude, disguised as another dude!” as Robert Downey Jr. played a black man who is, in fact, a white man in the movie Tropic Thunder. On that note, can Ryan Reynolds be the next Black Panther?
Let’s dial back to the resurgence of a meme featuring Ryan Gosling as Black Panther. This was sparked by the introduction of Ketema, a white character, assuming the mantle in Marvel Comics’ Marvel Knights: The World To Come #1.
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In this storyline, Ketema defeats an older T’Challa in a tribal challenge. He then reveals himself as T’Challa’s son with blonde hair and pale skin. This revelation has led fans to speculate about the following possibility. Can Gosling portray Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
However, this speculation remains unfounded. While Ryan Gosling has expressed interest in joining the MCU, particularly in the role of Ghost Rider, there is no official indication that he is being considered for the role.
The character’s cultural significance and established portrayal by Black actors like Chadwick Boseman and Letitia Wright make such a casting choice highly unlikely. The idea of Gosling as Black Panther appears to be a fan-driven meme.
Verdict: False.
T’Challa Forever
T’Challa was memorably portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman in Black Panther and other MCU films. He was honored in the sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and a third installment in the series is currently in development. An animated spinoff titled Eyes of Wakanda is also set to debut this summer on Disney+.
At the same time, rumors have circulated about Marvel possibly recasting T’Challa for future Black Panther projects. Marvel Studios initially stated they wouldn’t recast the role following Boseman’s passing. However, reports have suggested plans may be in motion to introduce a new version of T’Challa from the multiverse.
