What started as a long-running joke among the fans once might now have the chance to see the reality in the future. For years, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) have circulated memes of Gosling suited up in Wakandan vibranium suit as Black Panther,

The rumors linking Gosling to Black Panther are a little bit more difficult to explain. It all started with a meme of Gosling's photoshopped face in Black Panther's body. While it clearly wasn't serious, the comic books have taken an interesting turn, with the first issue of " Marvel Knights: The World to Come " introducing a new Black Panther.

Back in March, "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler reacted to Denzel Washington's public statements about appearing in "Black Panther 3" and while it was something Coogler seemed excited about, he stopped just shy of confirming it.