If this rumor about recasting T'Challa ends up being true, it's sure to inspire some strong reactions from Marvel fans like myself. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was a fitting tribute to Boseman, and ever since his death the last character we see during the Marvel theme song is T'Challa.

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.

The latest edition of The InSneider newsletter alleges that Marvel may recast T’Challa for Black Panther 3. In fact, I heard that an actor was actually offered the role [of T’Challa] this past fall, a couple of months after [Robert Downey Jr.

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,

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.