Stars and fans celebrate 'new Black Panther' David Jonsson

Stars and fans celebrate 'new Black Panther' David JonssonImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The British actor is known for roles in Industry, The Long Walk and Rye LaneByNaomi Clarke and Srosh Khan, BBC NewsbeatPublished44 minutes agoBritish actor David Jonsson has been praised by fellow actors and fans after he was named as the new Black Panther.Director Ryan Coogler unveiled the new star on-stage at Comic-Con and revealed the third entry in the superhero blockbuster series was due to be released in December 2028.Jonsson, a Bafta Rising Star winner who's appeared in Industry, The Long Walk and Rye Lane, will play the son of T'Challa, king of Wakanda, the fictional African nation where the films are set.US actor Chadwick Boseman, who died aged 43 in 2020, four years after a colon cancer diagnosis, played the character in the original Black Panther movie, two Avengers films and Captain America: Civil War.Coogler told fans Jonsson's character "grows up [and] he comes of age" - suggesting he will portray T'Challa II, the original king's secret son seen during sequel Wakanda Forever.British actress Letitia Wright, who will return to play Shuri, T'Challa II's aunt, wrote "let's go nephew" on the announcement post on Instagram., externalAnne Boleyn actress Jodie Turner-Smith described Jonsson as the "loveliest human" and said she was "seated" for his performance. Jonsson said taking on the mantle was a "privilege" and "honour" in his own Instagram post., externalDoctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa, Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Terry Crews and The Bear actress Ayo Edebiri were also among those who congratulated Jonsson. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Director Ryan Coogler (middle left) announced the news on stage at Comic Con Content creator Gerry Otim, who reviews films and TV shows on TikTok, told BBC Newsbeat Jonsson is a "really exciting young actor&q...