Is Ryan Gosling Marvel’s New Black Panther? Fans React to Shocking Comic Reveal

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In the newly published “Marvel Knights: The Future World Vol. 1 #1”, a brand new, white-haired Black Panther character emerges, stating he’s T’Challa’s son. Fan discussions swiftly took on the likeness of Ryan Gosling, fueling widespread speculation about his true identity.

Why the Ryan Gosling Speculation?

On the last page of the comic, the fresh Black Panther takes off his mask, unveiling a man with blue eyes, blonde hair, and a striking resemblance to Ryan Gosling. He bears no likeness to T’Challa, but the similarity is undeniable. It’s a strong resemblance that’s hard to overlook, and given Marvel’s history of aligning comic characters with their film counterparts (as they did when Star-Lord was transformed into a blonde, white character in the comics to match Chris Pratt in the MCU), it could be an intentional visual nod.

After the Endgame, Marvel has been making changes to several of its original characters by switching races, changing genders, and passing on legacies. This has led to a popular joke among fans: “What if Marvel swapped Black Panther with Ryan Gosling?” In a sense, they’ve actually done something similar in the comics now.

It’s worth noting that the situation seems to be heating up with Gosling’s potential involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, given his long-standing association with it. He’s been speculated for roles like Ghost Rider and Nova in the past, but so far, no concrete developments have been made. Could we be seeing a shift in this pattern?

Gosling’s Disney Connections

Should Marvel Studios and Disney consider a renowned actor like Ryan Gosling for the lead role in the rebooted Black Panther series following Avengers: Doomsday, he fits many criteria. Notably, he has an established relationship with Disney.

  • Recently announced as the lead in Star Wars: Starfighter for Disney
  • Formerly starred in Disney’s Remember the Titans
  • Got his start on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club on the Disney Channel

So we see that Gosling is already in the Disney family.

Does Gosling Have Trump Ties?

Previously, we proposed that the new White Black Panther character from Marvel might symbolize Donald Trump. However, is there any link between Ryan Gosling and Trump?

It’s worth noting that Ryan Gosling made an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in 2016 for a skit titled “The Knife Guys”. During this comedy sketch, he and Will Ferrell playfully endorsed fictional Trump-branded knives as part of the promotion for Gosling’s movie “The Nice Guys”. In jest, Gosling remarked, “This Trump knife is massive… I say that because I know about all the best knives.

The part was undeniably a satire, yet it demonstrates that Gosling has been open to participating in Trump imitations previously. If the Marvel’s White Black Panther character symbolically criticizes what some perceive as Trump-like authoritarianism, then his readiness to collaborate might not be purely accidental.

Would Marvel Actually Do It?

Typically, it would be hard to imagine a white actor playing Black Panther due to his cultural significance. Yet, in this case, we’re not referring to the original T’Challa from the comics. Instead, this new character is said to be a future descendant of T’Challa. However, if the Marvel Cinematic Universe reboots with “Avengers: Doomsday”, anything could potentially change.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but notice Marvel’s audacity in reimagining characters by swapping their races or genders to create a stir or enhance storytelling. Reversing this trend would undeniably spark immense interest and controversy (and it certainly has). However, that’s precisely the aim – to provoke discussion and challenge the status quo.

The Verdict: Meme, Troll, or Setup?

Currently, it’s uncertain if Ryan Gosling is connected to the character, but his association with Disney and Marvel’s aim to revitalize the MCU lend credence to the theory. The idea might have started as a joke, but remember, Marvel actually introduced a White Black Panther in their universe.

It could be a troll. It could be bait. Or is it that Disney and Marvel are testing the waters?

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2025-06-05 10:02