Ryan Coogler Confirms Intent to Cast Denzel Washington in Black Panther 3

The director describes the actor as a 'living legend' while reiterating that the film is in early development with no release date yet announced.

Ryan Coogler has expressed a strong desire to work with Denzel Washington, stating he has 'every intention' of casting him in Black Panther 3 if Washington is interested.
Black Panther 3 is officially in early development, as confirmed by Marvel Studios in December 2024, but no release date has been set.
Coogler assured fans during a recent interview that the wait for the film 'won’t be long,' though no specific timeline was provided.
Producer Nate Moore clarified that no casting decisions, including Washington’s potential role, have been finalized as the film remains in its initial stages.
Denzel Washington has apologized for previously revealing Coogler was writing a role for him, stating he is open to reading whatever Coogler creates.