Denzel Washington is heading for Wakanda. The two-time Oscar winner, currently on a press run for Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, told The Today Show Australia that Ryan Coogler is writing an unspecified role for him in the next Black Panther movie.

Denzel Washington broke the internet when he revealed Ryan Coogler is writing him into Black Panther 3 fans didn't even know a third installment was in the works! Marvel fans have been desperate to see the Training Day,

Washington’s involvement with Black Panther is notable because of his name recognition and his mentorship with the late great Chadwick Boseman. In fact, Boseman honored Washington at the 2019 AFI Awards, saying there wouldn’t have been a Black Panther without Washington.