Will John Boyega Be The Next Actor To Join BLACK PANTHER?

Marvel Studios' Black Panther cast already includes Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o and Michael B. Jordan. Could Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Finn be the next to join the already impressive ensemble? UPDATE: Boyega's reps weigh in, denying the rumor.

By MarkJulian - May 19, 2016 07:05 AM EST

Filed Under: Black Panther

Numerous sites around the web have been putting 2-and-2 together and arriving at the same conclusion - John Boyega could be the next actor to join Rygan Coogler's Black Panther movie. The film has already wrangled the likes of Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong'o. Adding Boyega would certainly align with previous comments from Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige that Black Panther will have one of the best ensembles of the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Here's the evidence assembled that indicated that Boyega is at least meeting for a role in the film:

A Snapchat earlier this week from Boyega teased an important meeting
Soon after the snapchat post, Kevin Feige began following Boyega on Twitter
Heroic Hollywood posted an article saying Boyega was meeting with Coogler
Boyega stated he was a big fan of the comic book series back when he was first campaigning to play T'Challa before the role went to Boseman
Boyega and Coogler are friends and even attended The Force Awakens' premiere together

Logically, one should take this rumor with salt at the ready as it's all based on circumstantial evidence but at the very least, it seems there's interest from both parties. With Boyega already part of the Disney family, it shouldn't be too hard to work around his Star Wars schedule.

UPDATE: Boyega's UK agent says he won't be in Black Panther. But do you believe him?

My client @JohnBoyega will not be starring in Black Panther. Now for the news...
— MR FEMI OGUNS (MBE) (@MrFemiOguns) May 19, 2016

UPDATE: #2: And THR's article is probably the nail in the coffin. Boyega's not going to be part of the Black Panther movie.

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Santanaonfire - 5/19/2016, 7:24 AM

But what role? I want to know! Is it 2018 yet? This movie is going to own!

Maculis - 5/19/2016, 8:41 AM

@Santanaonfire - I'm thinking a you T'Chaka in flashbacks

Santanaonfire - 5/19/2016, 9:47 AM

@Maculis - I like that idea, that could really work. Good call!

BloodyBed - 5/19/2016, 4:05 PM

is every black person thats hot right now in this [frick]ing movie lol

MattBellissimo - 5/19/2016, 7:24 AM

Hell yes to this. This cast is shaping up to be one of the best CBM casts ever.

BlackBolt72 - 5/19/2016, 7:30 AM

Africa in the house. Or is it American and Brits movie is getting better and better. The great Cecil Rhodes would be proud.

GhostDog - 5/19/2016, 7:32 AM

blackandyellow - 5/19/2016, 7:32 AM

I've never seen anything he's been in, but his involvement in Star Wars make me question his acting.

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