– blogged by @MsJennyb
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In the wake of the success of the record-breaking “Black Panther,” director Ryan Coogler is already in “informal talks” with talent for the sequel.
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According to the UK-based site, Metro, sources say Coogler may be eyeing Donald Glover for a new role in the highly anticipated film.
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“Ryan Coogler is currently mapping out Black Panther’s sequel and has written in a number of new character that movie-goers will be introduced to when it premieres,” a source told the publication. “One of those characters, if he gets his wish, will be played by Childish Gambino. Nothing is set in stone but “informal talks” [are happening] between Ryan, Gambino, and reps from Marvel and Disney to see if they can make it happen.”
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In fact, the source also claimed Coogler has been toying with the idea of a reemergence of villain Erik Killmonger, played by heartthrob, Michael B. Jordan. Especially since the character came back from the dead in the comics.
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“They’re still yet to decide if Michael B Jordan will return in some capacity but if he doesn’t it’s likely Gambino may play some kind of villain.”
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Although Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has already confirmed the sequel, Coogler is still thinking about an all-female Black Panther spin-off, starring Lupita Nyong’o, Letitia Wright, Danai Gurira and Angela Basset.
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“There’s a whole section of the film where T’Challa is out of the movie and you’re just following the women, and that’s one of [my] favorite parts of the movie. I didn’t expect that,” he said earlier this month.
