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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which was the last movie of Phase Four for Marvel Studios, did impressive work. The movie’s earnings at the box office led to many speculating about a threequel in theBlack Pantherfranchise.Black Pantherstar Lupita Nyong’o who played Nakia in the first two films suggested Idris Elba when asked who should be included in the third movie.
Idris Elba, who played Heimdall in theThorfranchise, is an actor of great talent. When asked about a return to the Marvel Universe after the death of the gatekeeper of Bifrost. Elba was enthusiastic to reprise his role as a Norse God.
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Black Panther star wants Idris Elba in Black Panther 3
With the great success thatBlack Panther 2achieved in theatres, fans are already anticipating a third part of the franchise. The same was discussed in an interview with E News with Lupita Nyong’o, who played Nakia in theBlack Pantherfranchise. When asked who would she like to see in the third movie, the actor revealed the name be Idris Elba.
“Why not? Idris should be in everything,”Nyong’o explained when asked the reason.
The Suicide Squadactor was well versed with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having played the character of a Norse God Heimdall, who guarded Bifrost. The actor even reprised his role as a cameo in the post-credits of the recentThor: Love and Thundermovie. Jane Foster is welcomed by Heimdall after she dies of breast cancer, taking her last breaths in the arms of the God of Thunder.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Foreveris now out in theatres
Actors playing multiple roles in MCU
If Idris Elba does happen to make a leap from theThorfranchise and begin playing a new character in the nation of Wakanda, surprisingly the actor wouldn’t be the first one to play different characters in Marvel Universe.
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Gemma Chan, who played the notable role of Sersi inEternals, was cast as the villain Minerva inCaptain Marvelas her debut in MCU. Before bagging a role inShan-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,Michelle Yeoh briefly appeared inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Even Laura Haddock made it as one good fan asking for an autograph inThe First Avengerbefore playing Peter Quill’s mother, Meredith in theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise. Matt Gerald was another such actor, who played both the roles of Melvin Potter as well as White Power Dave.
If Idris Elba does end up appearing in theBlack Pantherfranchise, it would be no surprise if the movie ends up being a blockbuster credited to the actor’s appearance.
