Michael B. Jordan, David Jonsson, Damson Idris & Soms Serious Black Panther Rumors

David Jonsson has the Black Panther mantle, but rumors that Damson Idris was the runner up. A certain personal matter came into the mix.

David Jonsson has officially stepped into one of the biggest roles in Hollywood, but the internet is already asking whether somebody else was supposed to wear the suit first.

Ryan Coogler and Marvel Studios pulled the curtain back at San Diego Comic Con, confirming that Jonsson will lead “Black Panther 3″ as the grown up Prince T’Challa II, the son of T’Challa and Nakia who was quietly introduced at the end of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The crowd reportedly erupted into Wakanda chants as the announcement became one of the convention’s biggest moments.

Now comes the rumor mill.

For months, we had convinced themselves that Damson Idris was destined to become the next Black Panther. The speculation only grew after the actor playfully entertained questions about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe during promotional appearances. He never confirmed anything, but he never completely shut it down either.

Now whispers circulating claim the race eventually came down to Idris and Jonsson. The negotiations with Idris allegedly hit a wall over contract terms before Marvel finalized a multi picture agreement with Jonsson. At this point, none of those reported contract details have been confirmed by Marvel or Idris. We can speculate.

Then there is the OTHER Mill. Damn, Son. Idris should not have dated Lori Harvey, according to sources close to me. They are saying that the “bro code” is a live and well with Michael B. Jordan and his long-time friend Ryan Coogler. Coogy was not going to elevate this dude to mythic level in Marvel.