Marvel Studios is reportedly "firmly open" to recasting T'Challa/Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

A new rumor is sparking speculation and conversation among Marvel fans, hinting that Marvel Studios may be focusing on recasting T’Challa’s son, rather than T’Challa himself, for future films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Hollywood insider Jeff Sneider has suggested that Marvel is "firmly open" to recasting T'Challa/Black Panther - five years on from the death of original actor Chadwick Boseman.

Marvel Studios is rumored to be recasting the role of T’Challa, more than four years after Chadwick Boseman’s death. An industry insider revealed that the studio could introduce a new actor through the multiverse.

Marvel Studios is reportedly “firmly open” to recasting T’Challa/Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The role was initially played by the late Chadwick Boseman, who debuted in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War before starring in his own movie Black Panther two years later,