'F1' Actor Damson Idris Addresses if He’d Play the New 'Black Panther' if Asked

While Damson Idris is far from a “new” name in the bright lights of Hollywood, it’s fair to say that his starring role alongside Brad Pitt in F1: The Movie was a breakout performance.

The 33-year-old British actor has had his fair share of noteworthy roles, including starring in the FX series Snowfall, which ran for six seasons. However, his performance in F1 has earned strong reviews, and it's immediately led to Idris being linked to various other high-profile roles.

Among the most noteworthy Idris has been asked about is Ryan Coogler's upcoming Black Panther 3. Idris was asked previously during a sit-down with the Today Show if he'd play the new Black Panther, should the opportunity present itself.

(L-R) Brad Pitt and Damson Idris attend the European Premiere of F1 ® The Movie at Cineworld, Leicester Square.

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The emerging star had a simple one-word answer to that question.

"Yes," Idris replied.

When asked if he's had conversations about playing the role, Idris quickly joked by responding "yes, no," seemingly insinuating that he couldn't give much away on that front.

While he didn't openly state it, it does seem that the F1: The Movie star could be a legitimate candidate to become the next Black Panther, filling the shoes of the late Chadwick Boseman, who passed away from colon cancer in August 2020.

Time will tell, but there's been little revealed by Marvel, Coogler or anyone around the Black Panther universe as preparation for the film ramps up. Black Panther 3 is expected to hit theaters in February 2028, according to IMDb.

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