Ryan Coogler Confirms Denzel Washington Will Star In ‘Black Panther 3’: ‘He’s The Greatest Living Actor’

Denzel Washington, Ryan Coogler

Ryan Coogler Confirms Denzel Washington Will Star In ‘Black Panther 3’: ‘He’s The Greatest Living Actor’

Denzel Washington is officially suiting up for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler confirmed the legendary actor is joining the third installment of the blockbuster franchise.

“That’s a big f**k with it,” Coogler revealed during a June 5 appearance on Carmelo Anthony’s “7 p.m. in Brooklyn” podcast. “You crazy?”

The 70-year-old star will have a role written specifically for him. “There’s no fiction out there about that,” Coogler added, keeping plot details under wraps.

Coogler, who’s long admired Washington’s work, expressed his excitement: “Denzel is family at this point. I’ve been trying to work with him since day one. I think he’s the greatest living actor. In terms of what he means to our culture? Forget about it, man.”

He also teased how powerful it’ll be to hear Washington say “Wakanda Forever” alongside returning cast members.

 

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