Marvel fans wasted no time putting Ryan Gosling at the top of their dream cast list for Black Panther 3 after the latest comic storyline introduced a white version of the iconic superhero.

The premiere issue of Marvel Knights: The World to Come, which dropped Wednesday, introduces a new character named Ketema—the son of T'Challa, prince of Wakanda and the original Black Panther.

In a dramatic twist, Ketema grows to resent his father and eventually challenges him for the throne. After defeating T'Challa in battle, Ketema removes his mask—revealing blond hair, blue eyes, and distinctly Caucasian features.

The role of T'Challa was famously portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman in the first two Black Panther films. 

Now, with Black Panther 3 reportedly in development and the character's legacy evolving in the comics, fans have taken to social media to suggest Gosling—best known as Barbie's Ken—as a potential successor.

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Marvel fans wasted no time putting Ryan Gosling at the top of their dream cast list for Black Panther 3 after the latest comic storyline introduced a white version of the iconic superhero





The role of T'Challa was famously portrayed by the late Chadwick Boseman in the first two Black Panther films



To complete the meme, Ryan Gosling as Ketema for the next Black Panther film in MCU. He needs to be cast to complete the circle of memes. PLEASE Marvel and Disney I want this. pic.twitter.com/YjF1KnsJD2

— Anya Faye (@Rikoveno) June 4, 2025

‘Please say Ryan Gosling is going to be the Black Panther!' one fan posted alongside a photo of Ryan as Ken, while another begged, ‘PLEASE Marvel and Disney I want this.'

And heart one concluded, 'The "maybe Ryan Gosling should be Black Panther" fans have won.'



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One chimed in, ‘I guess that Ryan Gosling is the new Black Panther and people are pissed that it's being whitewashed and are threatening to boycott Avengers: Doomsday.' 

While there has been no official word on Gosling joining the Black Panther cast, fans have speculated for years about the Canadian heartthrob finally entering the MCU.

When asked about rumors of playing a Marvel superhero in a 2022 MTV News interview, Gosling joked, ‘I was waiting for the Captain Canada call.'

The actor later told MTV News' Josh Horowitz that he is interested in playing Ghost Rider. 

It's a character he's long been familiar with, since his longtime partner, Eva Mendes, starred in Ghost Rider back in 2007.

Meanwhile, when the Black Panther news dropped Wednesday, social media instantly went into meltdown mode. 




Now, with Black Panther 3 reportedly in development and the character's legacy evolving in the comics, fans have taken to social media to suggest Gosling—best known as Barbie's Ken—as a potential successor































‘Please say Ryan Gosling is going to be the Black Panther!' one fan posted alongside a photo of Ryan as Ken, while another begged, ‘PLEASE Marvel and Disney I want this'

'They looked at this and thought it was a good idea?' one user fumed. 

Another quipped, 'Life is a horror movie in 2025.'



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Boseman's Black Panther was celebrated for honoring African culture and representation. 

Now, some fans are questioning whether the latest storyline undermines that legacy.  

'Black Panther having a white son would be ridiculous,' one person posted, while another raged, 'Black Panther is WHITE! Marvel actually did the unthinkable and it's INSANE!'

Some even speculated about which actor might play the character in a future film.

'I guess he looks a little like Ryan Gosling,' one fan wrote. 


What if Ryan Gosling is coming into Marvel to play the Black Panther after all?

In a new comic, the all new Black Panther is white dude. pic.twitter.com/SWBiO1hSl2

— meme bastard