The Marvel Cinematic Universe is always growing, both in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order got some thrilling news out of San Diego Comic-Con, including David Jonsson's casting as T'Challa's son in Black Panther 3. And Shuri actress Letitia Wright recently reacted to that thrilling update about Ryan Coogler's franchise.
Black Panther 3 is currently in development, and information has slowly begun trickling out. Winston Duke teased that Coogler is hoping to to inspire conversations for the audience, but what does Wright think about the viral casting news? While speaking with EW at SDCC she gushed about Jonsson's role in the upcoming Marvel movie, saying:
Personally, the news was really beautiful to hear. Because I have a personal connection to David. And just a special, special person. Good heart. And just to see the full circle of that today. I'm still living in it, you know? And we're both still like checking in with each other about it.
How sweet is that? Wright and Jonsson already have a relationship ahead of filming Black Panther 3, and she seems thrilled with the idea of working with him in Wakanda. I have to assume that'll make their performances as family jump off the screen in the highly anticipated threequel. Unfortunately, we're going to have to wait years before we get to see it for ourselves.
Shuri met T'Challa's son during the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's credits scene, which was a major surprise to both the character and the audience. Later in the same conversation, Letitia Wright spoke about Shuri's ongoing evolution as part of the Avengers: Doomsday cast, saying:
But in terms of what Shuri means to him, you know, Shuri's gone through so much. And in this film Doomsday, we see her growth. We see her fully in this position as Black Panther. But also like, just a renewed woman, and powerful and strong. And that leadership quality that she's grown up around with Ramonda, her mother. T'Challa, her brother. She now has that mantle to pass on and those guidance and that wisdom to pass on.
Shuri was struggling with her grief and anger throughout Wakanda Forever, but is sounds like she'll be in a different headspace in the next Avengers movie. And the more mature leader version of the character will also be able to serve as a mentor to her young nephew in Black Panther 3. The 32 year-old actress went on to say:
So it's beautiful to see the arc of this character, 2018 starting as this beautiful scientist in the lab, just trying to help her big brother out. To just elevating and growing and now being a source of wisdom for her young nephew is beautiful. So yeah, I'm going to have a really good time, a lot of fun, and I'm going to pick on him so much.
I'm definitely eager to see these new sides of Shuri, and see her step into full Aunty mode during the third Black Panther movie. While we'll have to wait until 2028 to see that happen, at least Letitia Wright is set to reprise her role in the next Avengers movie later this year.
Avengers: Doomsday will hit theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. As for Black Panther 3, that project is currently expected to hit theaters on December 15, 2028. Hopefully all things move forward well and it actually hits that date.
