As we draw closer to the premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, it's getting a lot clearer which character becomes the official replacement of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa moving forward. For a time, however, the identity of the next Wakandan hero was a massive mystery to fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and several names even surfaced as top candidates for the Black Panther role.
Last year, it was rumored that the Erik Killmonger character will be brought back for the sequel with Michael B. Jordan reprising the part. Several outlets even reported that he's one of the top choices to become the new Black Panther after Boseman's passing but as it stands, nothing has officially been confirmed.
Now, the often reliable Twitter insider MyTimeToShineHello is validating the rumors surrounding the actor's involvement in Wakanda Forever and even claims that she's already seen footage of Killmonger's shocking return. However, the tipster didn't disclose whether or not the one-time MCU villain will actually be in contention to take over for T'Challa.
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As it stands, it's almost a guarantee that Shuri, played by Letitia Wright will become the next Black Panther which obviously makes a ton of sense from a creative standpoint. On the other hand, there has also been speculation that another character will take on the mantle.
While Killmonger may not be the logical choice for the role, his potential redemption arc would make a pretty compelling story, and given the fact that Jordan and Boseman were good friends in real life, the actor would be the most believable person to continue his legacy.
Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will hit cinemas on November 11, 2022.
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