Denzel Washington, one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, has revealed his participation in the next Marvel installment, Black Panther 3. Although the film It had not yet been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios.Washington shared the news during a recent interview, surprising both fans and the film industry.
The actor, known for his extensive film career, commented that the director Ryan Coogler is working on a special role for him in this new production, which will become one of his last appearances on the big screen. Washington, who is about to turn 70, has confessed that he has been thinking about his possible retirement from the world of cinema for some time and already has his retirement in mind, with a few films left before he says goodbye.
Denzel's role in a Marvel movie has not been confirmed
During several interviews, including for the American program Today Show, the actor specified that Black Panther 3 will be one of his next films, making clear his admiration for Coogler's work. "For me, it's all about the director, especially at this point in my career. I only want to work with the best," said the actor. Although Marvel Studios has not yet formally announced the third installment, the good Denzel has taken it upon himself to uncover the cake, thus letting us know that the story of Wakanda will continue in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Washington also fondly remembered the deceased. Chadwick Boseman, who played the legendary T'Challa/Black Panther in the first two films. “Chadwick was a brilliant artist and a kind person. He will always be with us through his iconic performances,” said Denzel, who also revealed that he had helped Boseman during his formative years as an actor by funding a scholarship that the latter used to study at a prestigious theater program.
Without a doubt, Washington's involvement in Black Panther 3 has generated great expectations. Fans of the saga have been asking for a third installment for some time, especially after the box office success of the first two films. The sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, was an emotional tribute to the late Chadwick and managed to keep the interest of the franchise's fans so a third installment should have no problems doing well at the box office. As for the actor's character, some suggest that he could be anything from a villain to a hero like Blue Marvel or even the man himself. T'Challa in an alternate universe.
The retirement of a legend and his last roles
The reason for this "carelessness" speaking of Black Panther 3 This is linked to the fact that the veteran actor has also taken the opportunity to talk about his retirement, confessing that his career is coming to an end. Washington, winner of two Oscars, said that he already has in mind to officially say goodbye to acting, although he still has a few more years left before that. few jobs to finish.
One of them has just seen the light, with his role in the long-awaited Gladiators 2 (where his performance, by the way, has been quite applauded), but he also has an adaptation of Othello with Jake Gyllenhaal and a film about the military leader Hannibal. We are also expected to see him in an as yet untitled film with the renowned director. Steve McQueen and in another new production of The Lear King at the theatre, which will commemorate his career on stage.