John Boyega 'Black Panther' rumours dismissed by the Star's Agent
Update: John Boyega's agent has taken to Twitter to put a halt on rumours of Boyega's attachment to the film:
"My client@JohnBoyega will not be starring in Black Panther. Now for the news..."
Original: John Boyega may make it two major franchises in a few short years, as rumours are emerging that the Star Wars: The Force Awakens breakout is being eyed for Marvel's Black Panther.
While the report is based on conjecture and circumstantial evidence, Screenrant is reporting that there's a very good chance Boyega could be meeting with director Ryan Coogler regarding a role in the solo film.
A recent post via Boyega's snapchat account indicated a 'meeting' of some sort. Marvel studios president Kevin Feige not long after started following Boyega on Twitter. Heroic Hollywood later reported this: "Hot, unconfirmed scuttlebutt is telling me Star Wars: The Force Awakens star John Boyega may be meeting for the film as well."
Kevin Feige has confirmed a 90% African-American or African cast for the film, which increases Boyega's casting potential. Given the film's already phenomenal cast, both the film and Boyega himself would only benefit from the casting.
Source: Comicbook
