Actor Michael B. Jordan has been roped in to star in the upcoming fantasy flick 'Black Panther.'
According to the Hollywood Reporter, a source said that the 29-year-old actor, who will be teaming up with director Ryan Coogler for a third time, might be seen in the role of a villain in Marvel's forthcoming flick.
Further, it is being said that actor Chadwick Boseman will be seen portraying the role of titular 'Black Panther', also known as King T'Challa of Wakanda while Lupita Nyong'o is in talks to share silver space with him.
The movie that is being directed by Ryan Coogler, will also star Andy Serkis and will be the eighteenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The film is slated to hit the theatres on February 16, 2018.
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