Now, Coogler has confirmed not only that he has talked to Washington about showing up in "Black Panther 3", but that he has written a role specifically for the two-time Oscar-winning star.

In November 2024, the ‘Training Day’ star let slip that he and Coogler were in talks about the role When Ryan Coogler began thinking about the cast of Black Panther 3, top of his list was Denzel Washington.

Denzel Washington will join the cast of Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther 3,” which will be released in February 2028. What