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David Jonsson: the London rising star handpicked to be the new Black Panther

David Jonsson: the London rising star handpicked to be the new Black Panther

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Jonsson has come a long way from east London’s Docklands, winning accolades on stage and screen Few characters carry the cultural weight of Black Panther. Since 2018, the Wakandan king has become a global symbol of Black excellence, credited with reshaping expectations of representation on screen. The first film grosse

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Jonsson has come a long way from east London’s Docklands, winning accolades on stage and screen Few characters carry the cultural weight of Black Panther.

Since 2018, the Wakandan king has become a global symbol of Black excellence, credited with reshaping expectations of representation on screen.

The first film grossed more than $1.3bn (£1bn) worldwide, won three Oscars and became the first superhero movie nominated for best picture. Continue reading...

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