NBA legend Carmelo Anthony gets hyped up as Hollywood director Ryan Coogler teased Denzel Washington’s role in Black Panther 3 | NBA News
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony’s hype knows no bounds as Hollywood director Ryan Coogler opened up on Denzel Washington being a part of the gigantic Marvel Cinematic Universe in a recent podcast. With one of the most veteran actors joining the cast of the biggest live-action superhero franchise, it is indeed a treat for fans across the world, and especially the former basketball player Carmelo Anthony, who has been an appreciator of the world of films and series for a long time now.
Denzel Washington to join the MCU, Carmelo Anthony corners Ryan Coogler to reveal casting details
Denzel Washington, during his press run for Gladiator 2 in 2024, revealed the actor’s desire to work with renowned Hollywood director Ryan Coogler in the third part of the live-action movie Black Panther 3. While the announcement was followed by almost confirmed speculations of the actor joining the gigantic Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ryan revealed in the latest episode of 7 pm in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony about the authenticity of the speculations. Denzel Washington played a big part in the late Chadwick Boseman’s life, who played the lead role as Black Panther in the pilot movie. However, the demise of the actor led to Letitia Wright taking up the role in the second installment. Knowing the kind of influence Washington had upon Chadwick’s life, Carmela emphasised the fact that fans of the franchise want to see the former playing a role in the third installment of Black Panther. Carmelo, during the podcast, shot the questions at Ryan asking, “Has there been conversations? Have you been writing roles in for? Is there a role specifically in mind for Denzel?”
Ryan, without much hesitation, confirmed the rumors saying, “All of that bro? All of the above. All of the above bro”The director further stated, “I’ve been trying to work with him since day one. I think he’s the greatest living actor. And in terms of what he means to our culture, forget about it. I’ve been talking to him about this for a long time, and I was surprised when he mentioned it. But it’s not like it’s not true.”Also read: “Most dadcore thing” – NBA Fans was in awe as NFL veteran Tom Brady leaves out LeBron James from Mount Rushmore of GOATs listCarmelo Anthony has been an appreciator of films for a long time now. The former Thunder forward even went on to state that Black Panther was his favorite movie of all time. He even held a private screening once of the movie Ferdinand for 170 Taft Middle School students.
