Like a number of celebrities, Damson Idris stays tuned in to what’s going on in the world of entertainment using social media. The Snowfall actor recently caught wind of the claims that he’d take on the role of Wakanda’s king and warrior.

Marvel Studios is reportedly recasting T'Challa, with John David Washington rumored as a contender for the new Black Panther. Reports suggest the studio is considering “light-skinned Black actors” and may use the multiverse to introduce either a reimagined T'Challa or Toussaint,

Damson Idris recently responded to a fan with a touch of sarcasm after being speculated to have declined the role of Black Panther. The Hollywood actor subtly dismissed the claim with a witty remark,

When Chadwick Boseman died in 2020 at the age of 43, Marvel Studios decided not to recast the role of T’Challa, and instead had Leitita Wright’s Shuri inherit the Black Panther mantle in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,

Marvel Studios is already thinking about Chadwick Boseman's successor as 'Black Panther': these are the first three candidates.

MCU is casting for Prince T'Challa, Black Panther's son, instead of replacing Chadwick Boseman. Rumored actors like Boyega, Idris, and Oyelowo turned down the role of Prince T'Challa. Boyega was likely considered as Marvel's first choice but declined to avoid stepping in for Boseman.

Recently, speculations started circulating that Marvel and Disney were looking to recast T'Challa / Black Panther, a character that was previously portrayed in the MCU by Chadwick Boseman until he passed away in 2020.