BLACK PANTHER: John Boyega Says He's Booking A Flight To Wakanda

BLACK PANTHER: John Boyega Says He's Booking A Flight To Wakanda

Is actor John Boyega, breakout star of Attack the Block and lead in J.J. Abrams upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII set to play Black Panther for Marvel Studios? Check out the hint from Boyega himself after the jump.

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By MarkJulian - Jul 23, 2014 05:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Black Panther

 
Previously, actor Chadwick Boseman, who portrayed Jackie Robinson and James Brown in breakout performances, was linked to the role of Black Panther. However, it appears that John Boyega wants to throw his hat into the ring of potential casting choices. With Marvel's SDCC panel just a few, short days away, is Boyega having a layover in San Diego first before stopping at Wakanda? 

Other actors speculated for the role in the past include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Morris Chestnut, Mehcad Brooks and Aldis Hodge. If Boyega doesn't strike your fancy, who would you like to see as the leader of Wakanda?

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Hellsing
Hellsing - 7/23/2014, 5:11 AM
Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!
Hellsing
Hellsing - 7/23/2014, 5:12 AM
There is a chance that he's just trolling everybody, so you know calm down
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 7/23/2014, 5:14 AM
He's just messing around. Don't get your panties in a bunch, people.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/23/2014, 5:18 AM
My first choice for the Black Panther!
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 7/23/2014, 5:18 AM
Well now we know he ain't getting it.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/23/2014, 5:21 AM
Make it happen!
RextheKing
RextheKing - 7/23/2014, 5:22 AM
Tell me I wasn't the only one who saw this yesterday. I can't remember what article it was on but it was just floating there, and I was like what the hell is this? Nobody made an article about it yesterday so I thought I was crazy, but maybe not.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 7/23/2014, 5:23 AM
@RextheKing There was an article, must've got deleted.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/23/2014, 5:23 AM
kong
kong - 7/23/2014, 5:24 AM
If they're going for younger BP than HELL YEAH!!! If not than get Chiwetel up in this bitch RIGHT NOW!!!
UltimateCookie
UltimateCookie - 7/23/2014, 5:26 AM
Love John Boyega but I dont feel he's right for the role. Great thst we are close to BP being cast though.

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batz11
batz11 - 7/23/2014, 5:28 AM
I'm at the point, I don't care who plays him, just make the [frick]ing movie!
UltimateCookie
UltimateCookie - 7/23/2014, 5:29 AM
Depending on his role I would doubt he'd have time for Marvel AND Star Wars. From what I hear his role in Episode 7 is major though.
ndwwrestler2
ndwwrestler2 - 7/23/2014, 5:29 AM
I don't mind a young Black Panther, especially if it means that it's someone who can pull off the role for the next 10-20 years (depending on the contract).
UltimateCookie
UltimateCookie - 7/23/2014, 5:32 AM
Yeah I doubt this is real. I loved Attack the Block (seen it when it first came out) and loved him being cast in Star Wars but I have a hard time believing this is true.
McNyagano
McNyagano - 7/23/2014, 5:32 AM
He's pulling a Vin Diesel here lol Chadwick Boseman or GTFO. This kid is too young imo.
RextheKing
RextheKing - 7/23/2014, 5:33 AM
@MRCBM only thing, I saw on an article that wasn't relates to the issue, unless you're talking about that same article.
UltimateCookie
UltimateCookie - 7/23/2014, 5:33 AM
Oh and did I mention my shameless self-promotion?
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RextheKing
RextheKing - 7/23/2014, 5:33 AM
related*
UltimateCookie
UltimateCookie - 7/23/2014, 5:35 AM
DEATHSTR0KE
DEATHSTR0KE - 7/23/2014, 5:35 AM
Personally I like Michael Jai White for the role if they are going with a middle aged BP.
LuisFcknLorenzo
LuisFcknLorenzo - 7/23/2014, 5:39 AM
He's is trolling, he has a big rol in star wars xD
Reclaimer
Reclaimer - 7/23/2014, 5:42 AM
Marvel should just bring back Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. It's not like anyone recognized him in Thor.
thatiscrazy
thatiscrazy - 7/23/2014, 5:42 AM
Last i checked there was more then just 1 black person in Wakanda. For the slow people this means that there will probably be at least several black people in the movie. So I seriously doubt he will be BP. could be a reporter for all we know lol. Also, this may be for a small role in AOU cause from what i understand there will be scenes in Africa... and im assuming wakanda, even if BP isnt in AOU, doesn't mean we wont see Wakanda. he also could be a flash back character.. .who knows. I guess we should all jump to conclusion.
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 7/23/2014, 5:43 AM
Of course he's messing us around'
It's a joke, it's obvious.

Even if he was up for it or did he even get it you think Marvel would miss this opportunity to make a huge public announcement?
Alphaman06
Alphaman06 - 7/23/2014, 5:43 AM
They honestly need to cast an unknown actor from Africa
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 7/23/2014, 5:43 AM
But yeah, with Star Wars he has no hope of joining another franchise.
knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 7/23/2014, 5:45 AM
yea way too young but just want bp on screen soon .....................
UltimateCookie
UltimateCookie - 7/23/2014, 5:47 AM
@thatiscrazy has a good point. He could be playing a young flashback BP or a background character for all we know.
Mastyrwerk
Mastyrwerk - 7/23/2014, 5:49 AM
There's always the possibility he's playing another character from Wakanda.

Or he's playing a character visiting Wakanda.
UltimateCookie
UltimateCookie - 7/23/2014, 5:52 AM
@MrMartinMarvel There most likely is. Kevin Feige says he cant be "swayed" but he always seems to give us comic book fans what we want to see if we complain enough. Interesting Kevin, very interesting...
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