David Jonsson: the London rising star handpicked to be the new Black Panther

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:31:48 GMT

Jonsson has come a long way from east London’s Docklands, winning accolades on stage and screenFew characters carry the cultural weight of Black Panther. Since 2018, the Wakandan king has become a global symbol of Black excellence, credited with reshaping expectations of representation on screen.The first film grossed more than $1.3bn (£1bn) worldwide, won three Oscars and became the first superhero movie nominated for best picture. Continue reading...

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