Ryan Coogler promises "I’ve got every intention of working" with Denzel Washington on Black Panther 3

Denzel Washington as Macrinus in Gladiator 2 — (Image credit: Paramount)

The world might be buzzing for Avengers: Doomsday following that exceptionally long livestream, so it's easy to forget that other chapters of the MCU are in the pipeline, including Ryan Coogler's third trip back to Wakanda for Black Panther 3. While plot details are unconfirmed, one big highlight is that the threequel will mark the arrival of Denzel Washington, who is all but officially confirmed to be venturing into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to Coogler, it's a collaboration that's been a long time coming.

While appearing on the Nightcap podcast, “I’ve been dying to work with Denzel,” Coogler said. “I’m hoping we can make that happen. I’ve got every intention of working with him on that movie. As long as he’s interested, man, it’s going to happen," the director assured. "He’s a living legend and a great mentor for so many of us. He’s all about looking out for us now.“

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As for Washington's involvement in the unconfirmed chapter, that news slipped from the actor himself, who casually dropped the bombshell last November. Since then, the actor told Variety that he'd spoken with Coogler about the accidental break-in information. “I called him and apologized for talking about the movie, and right there sitting with him was his beautiful wife. He’s still Ryan, humble and full of ideas. Whatever he writes, I’ll read,” Washington explained.

Nick is a freelancer whose work can be found at Screen Rant, The Digital Fix, and Looper. He loves movies, TV, DC, and Marvel. He also believes that the best Robin Hood is still a talking fox.

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