Discover David Jonsson's Top 5 Roles Before He Becomes Black Panther
Discover David Jonsson's Top 5 Roles Before He Becomes Black Panther
Terrell SmithSun, July 26, 2026 at 2:53 AM UTC
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: (L-R) David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah attending the "Rye Lane" UK Premiere on March 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)Photo by Eamonn M&period McCormack&solGetty Images
If you haven’t heard, the news coming out of Comic-Con on July 25, 2026, is that Black Panther 3 is due to hit theaters on December 15, 2028, and not only is Ryan Coogler returning to direct, but Letitia Wright is back as Shuri. But perhaps the most shocking news about the upcoming Marvel film is that it is being reported that a new actor is set to emerge as Black Panther — David Jonsson. Jonsson will actually be portraying T’Challa’s son.
Now, for those who saw Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, you’ll recall that T’Challa’s son was a young boy. So, presumably, there will be some type of time manipulation at play here. Given there are a few Marvel movies set to release before then, perhaps some of the groundwork for an explanation will be laid before Black Panther 3.
While we all speculate and wait, let’s talk more about Jonsson. The 32-year-old actor is a native of London, England, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, has a BAFTA, and is quite the accomplished young actor. In fact, here are five of his best onscreen roles you may recognize him from.
5. ‘Rye Lane’ (2023)
Jonsson flexed his romantic comedy chops in the 2013 film Rye Lane. He portrays Dom, a man who recently goes through a breakup and has a chance encounter with a woman named Yas (Vivian Oparah) who also went through a breakup. They spend the day with each other, exploring one another, while also trying to determine if they have a connection or if it’s just a rebound situation.
4. ‘Alien: Romulus’ (2024)
In the seventh installment of the Alien series, Jonsson stars as Andy, an android programmed to be a surrogate brother. He and the rest of the protagonists find themselves trying to survive in a space colony but encounter hostile creatures who more or less want to destroy them.
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3. ‘Wasteman’ (2026)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: David Jonsson and Tom Blyth attend the London Photocall for "Wasteman" on February 19, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Laura Rose/Dave Benett/Getty Images)Photo by Laura Rose&solDave Benett&solGetty Images
In Wasteman, Jonsson plays a Taylor, a prison cook who has been incarcerated for 13 years. As he faces release from prison and the opportunity to reunite with his son, his new cellmate threatens that as the latter dives deep into the volatile aspects of the prison ecosystem and has no problem with dragging Jonsson down wth him.
2. ‘Industry’ (2020 -)
Industry is a popular HBO series that follows a group of young and driven graduates on a quest to thrive in the financial sector. Their commitment to succeed provides a host of dramatic scenarios that plague both their professional and personal lives. Jonsson plays Augustus Sackey, an ambitious graduate from a wealthy family, who, while blunt, may be too principled for the cutthroat financial world.
1. ‘The Long Walk’ (2025)
The cast of The Long Walk Movie 2025 (Photo Credit: Lionsgate)Photo Credit&colon Lionsgate
Based on Stephen King’s novel, The Long Walkis set in a dystopian world in the 1970s, and follows a group of boys/young men as they compete in a televised, days-long walking contest. Unfortunately for the contestants, if they fail to keep up a certain speed walking, they’re murdered. The premise may sound simple, but the twists and turns are anything but. Jonsson plays a character named Pete, the selfless and kind walker.
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This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jul 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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