Morris Chestnut to become Marvel's Black Panther?

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Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. Boyz N The Hood star Morris Chestnut has created a bit of a speculation storm when he tweeted a photo of a Black Panther cover with the comment "It's time to get familiar with the Black Panther character!" That in and of itself means little, but the fact that he, in short order, took the tweet down says that it's more than just an actor deciding to read up on some Marvel characters.

Is he going to play T'Challa or is it all a crazy mix-em-up? Well, he sent out another tweet today that reads thusly:





Not final. #BlackPanther may be in #avengers2 first. RT @jamaal91604133: @morris_chestnut Can't wait to see this movie. #BlackPanther

Morris Chestnut comments on the Black Panther rumors! - Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.



I could think of at least three actors whom i'd rather see take on the role of T'Challa (Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejifor, and Michael J. White) however, Morris Chestnut is a pretty good actor. The question is does he have the range and depth to pull off the fierce nobility of T'challa and bring to the screen the sense of charisma, determination, pride, and heroism that The Black Panther character exudes.

Black Panther is my favorite superhero, here's to hoping that Joss Whedon has a good grasp on the character and doesn't try to "Batman" him portray him as some sort of dark anti-hero (which is a common misperception of the character) and that he isn't shoehorned into the Avengers sequel JUST for nerd candy purposes. This character has the potential to be one of the greatest on-screen superheroes ever, with all of his complexity and gravitas done right.

What do you think? Does Morris Chestnut have the chops to play T'Challa?


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[Jax]

I'd rather see Idris Elba doing Black Panther.

 

[duncanthetall]

Damn, breh! YOU LATE AS fukk. COLI NIGS EATING OFF THIS RUMOR ALREADY.

 

[RajWatts]

decision wont be final until the Jackie Robinson flick comes out and depending how it does. its rumored to be down to Chestnutt and this dude

 

[marcuz]

I'd rather see Idris Elba doing Black Panther.

why y'all wanna see men old enough to be his dad for the role?

 

[Master Teacher]

if this is the ultimate version of the character i'd rather this shyt not come out
black writers and film makers need to step up, and make up our own superheroes

 

[DaveyDave]

I'd rather see Idris Elba doing Black Panther.

hasn't he already been in Thor as some character?

 

[TooLazyToMakeUp1]

I could see that dude Chiwetel Ejiofor playing him.

I would throw my n!gga Adebesi in the mix but Hollywood won't let my n!gga shine like he needs too and he might be a little bit too old

 

[mastermind]

"Morris Chestnutt is a pretty good actor"

 

[Christian3o5]

David Oyelowo might be a good candidate

 

[Shaman]

David Oyelowo might be a good candidate

decision wont be final until the Jackie Robinson flick comes out and depending how it does. its rumored to be down to Chestnutt and this dude

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Yeah, I was hoping it would be one of these two. It would give hollywood the chance to push some new black talent

 

[Roid Jones]

I would prefer John Boyega or Chiwetel Ejiofor in that role

 

[satam55]

I refuse to believe that Morris Chestnut is a serious canidate. I think this is just Chestnut & his agent throwing his name in the ring, just like every black actor in Hollywood will also do.

 

[Uncle Trill]

"Morris Chestnutt is a pretty good actor"

 

[StatUS]

He was decent action wise on that alien show V but they can do better.