Cannes Film Festival 2013

15 'Black Panther' casting ideas

Will Smith, Michael B. Jordan, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Anthony Mackie lead our picks

John Boyega
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John Boyega

By far, this 'Attack The Block' star is the most interesting and appealing possibility for the character, and while he's still young, he would be a good fit with the cast that Marvel has already assembled for 'The Avengers' in the first film.  Aside from a fanbase that fell in love with him as Moses in 'Block,' he also brings a suitably serious demeanor to the role, and a great Clint Eastwood squint that communicates more than many people could accomplish with a full monologue.  He's starting to get attention from other filmmakers, so Marvel should move fast if they want to lock him up for a long-term contract.  Right now, he's hard at work on 'Half of a Yellow Sun,' which is shooting in Africa, so hopefully he's soaking up some culture because he's going to need it when Marvel asks him to suit up.

- Drew McWeeny

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Joel Ryan

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    rene

    what about wesley snipes or michael jai white

    June 6, 2012 at 4:49AM EST Reply to Comment
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    Talontroy

    I always thought d'jamon honshou sp? Would be great as black panther but he may be to old now

    June 6, 2012 at 8:00AM EST Reply to Comment
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    Mag twomey Dennehy

    Aldis Hodge!

    June 6, 2012 at 9:19AM EST Reply to Comment
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    Datdude84

    Black Panther is a strong voice, Regal, intelligent character.. Will Smith should of never been mentioned..he doesnt fit, Damon waynes Jr?..NO..the character has to be Dark..thonk the majority agrees. Ejiofor is by far the only exception..he can carry his persona well. Hes Big enough, honestly Michael Jai White doesnt have my interest..

    June 6, 2012 at 5:14PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Datdude84

    also a strong African accent..better perfect it..or it wont work.

    June 6, 2012 at 5:15PM EST Reply to Comment
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    RocaDoc

    michael jai white would be the best chose for me.

    June 26, 2012 at 4:58PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Dion Sobotker

    I'm the black panther

    February 13, 2013 at 11:59PM EST Reply to Comment