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Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Ryan Gosling to join MCU? Fans joke as Marvel introduces white son of Black Panther
Marvel Comics has stunned fans with its latest release, 'Marvel Knights: The World to Come'. The new issue introduces 'Ketema'—the son of T'Challa, better known as Black Panther, which means Ryan Gosling's Black Panther meme still has a chance to come true. What has shocked readers most is Ketema's appearance: a white man with blond hair and blue eyes, a striking departure from the traditional portrayal. Set in a speculative future, the six-part miniseries begins with an ageing T'Challa facing a challenge to the throne from his estranged son Ketema. According to the comic, Ketema is the product of T'Challa's early relationship, but his unusual appearance and unclear lineage have sparked widespread speculation. Fans quickly revived an old meme featuring actor Ryan Gosling dressed as a Wakandan warrior, joking that Marvel had finally 'manifested' their favourite joke by casting Gosling as the new Black Panther heir. The playful connection gained traction partly because Gosling has worked with Disney, Marvel's parent company, adding fuel to the imaginative fan theories. Fans took to X and shared their theories. One fan wrote, 'Ryan Gosling Black Panther is now real.' Another person wrote, 'Update: You now live in a universe where Ryan Gosling could actually star in a movie as black panther.' A third fan commented, 'I demand White Black Panther's immediate inclusion in the MCU and cast Ryan Gosling to fulfil the meme.' Fan reactions to Ryan Gosling's Black Panther meme. The mystery surrounding Ketema's origin has led to wild theories including alternate realities and genetic manipulation. But for many fans, the excitement and amusement lie in the surprising visual and the unexpected revival of the Ryan Gosling Black Panther meme. While there is no official link between Gosling and the comic's storyline, his name remains a popular topic in fan circles as they react to Marvel's bold new direction. For now, Ketema's arrival is shaking up the Black Panther legacy and leaving readers eager to see how the story unfolds.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ryan Gosling 'White Black Panther Meme' resurfaces amid Marvel Comics' new Ketema revelation
Marvel's recent unveiling of a white character as the new Black Panther has reignited the long-running meme featuring Ryan Gosling as the iconic hero. In the first issue of Marvel Knights: The World To Come (2025), a bold twist sees T'Challa's son, Ketema, taking on the mantle of Black Panther—only to reveal himself as a white man, much to the surprise of fans. This revelation has reignited debates surrounding the character's identity and spurred the meme, which humorously features Gosling in the role of the Wakandan king. Ketema's unmasking as a white young man has raised eyebrows, particularly because Black Panther, in both comic lore and on-screen portrayals (such as by Chadwick Boseman and Letitia Wright), has historically been a Black African character. The reveal, as part of the Marvel Knights series, follows a politically charged storyline set in the wake of T'Challa's death, where Ketema, a product of T'Challa's relationship with Monica Lynne, assumes the throne after defeating his father in a challenge. However, the mystery surrounding Ketema's true parentage has fueled speculation. Some fans question if he is indeed T'Challa's biological son or if another explanation—such as genetic engineering or alternate realities—might be at play. As the character of Ketema steps into a new role in Wakanda, the viral meme depicting Gosling as Black Panther has resurfaced, as fans joke about the possibility of the actor embodying the character on screen. While this meme has circulated for years, with Gosling often being humorously suggested for the role, the comic's plot twist has breathed new life into this online trend. The meme's return reflects the ongoing conversation about the boundaries of cultural identity, legacy, and representation in popular media, especially within the context of Marvel's bold narrative choices. It remains to be seen whether future Marvel Knights issues will provide more clarity about Ketema's origins and his role in Wakanda's future. The controversy and discussion sparked by this creative decision underscore Marvel's willingness to challenge conventions and explore new narratives.
India Today
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sinners production designer reveals hidden tribute to Chadwick Boseman
'Sinners' production designer Hannah Bleacher has revealed a hidden tribute to Chadwick Boseman within the film. Speaking to Variety, she shared the easter egg.'We have an X-shaped cross in the rafters, and it was homage to 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and Chadwick Boseman because it was doing the Wakandan gesture in the beams. And that cross followed certain characters around."advertisementWatch the trailer of 'Sinners' here: Hannah had earlier also posted about the same scene on her official X handle and wrote, "Threee crosses, Sammy & his Father are The Father, The Son&The Holy Spirit. The rough sawn beams the crosses hold are exactly 33 inches apart, the age Jesus died, & the number that represents the end The crossed beams above are for Chadwick, making the Wakanda Forever gesture (sic)."Directed by Ryan Coogler, 'Sinners' features Michael B Jordan as twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown to start again, only to be confronted by a supernatural evil. The film also features Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Watch
The Guardian
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Sinners review – Ryan Coogler's deep-south gonzo horror down at the crossroads
Ryan Coogler is the film-maker and hit-maker who started in social realism with his debut Fruitvale Station, became the Wakandan emperor of super heroism with Black Panther and put some punch back into the Rocky franchise with Creed. Now he dials up the machismo and the craziness with this gonzo horror-thriller mashup, a spectacular if more-than-faintly hubristic movie appropriately named Sinners – though there are one or two saints dotted around – set in the prewar deep south. It's a freaky tale of supernatural evil and the blues that indirectly takes its inspiration from the legend of Mississippi bluesman Robert Johnson selling his soul to the devil at a remote crossroads in return for fame and fortune. And it's also, in its forthright way, a riff on the idea of blues as a kind of music that is avidly consumed by its producers' enemies. As Delroy Lindo's character says: 'White folks like the blues just fine; just not the people who make it.' R&B singer-songwriter Miles Caton makes his acting debut as Sammie, a preternaturally gifted teen blues guitarist and singer who is also, in the immortal words sung by Dusty Springfield, the son of a preacher man. Sammie is the cousin to two twin scoundrels and sharp-dressing dandies, Elijah and Elias Smoke, both played with some presence by Michael B Jordan. These two have been mixed up in gang warfare in Chicago where they were apparently been working for Al Capone and are now returned to their home turf with a ton of money which they hope to invest in their own juke joint, with young Sammie bringing in the crowds with his amazing music. But then one of the twins' ex-lovers shows up – Mary, played by Hailee Steinfeld – who is admitted to the joint on sufferance, along with a sinister country singer called Remmick, gurningly played by Jack O'Connell, with a fondness for Irish tunes. And as night falls, the forces of darkness and the undead close in and that juke joint finds itself under siege until the sun comes back up. In some ways, this is a black version of Robert Rodriguez's 90s head-trip From Dusk Till Dawn, scripted by Quentin Tarantino, with George Clooney and Tarantino as the two brothers holed up in a grisly saloon down Mexico way, under threat from satanic bandits. Tarantino and Rodriguez responded to the premise with irony and anarchy, but that isn't exactly how Coogler plays this film tonally. For the first half, it is pretty much a realistic period adventure in which the twins' outlaw anti-heroism functions in a believable world. They are the bad guys, and yet we can't help but notice the good in them, or least the understandable survival instinct – and then the real demons show up, which makes these real-world issues irrelevant. For many, the movie could as well do without the supernatural element, and I admit I'm one of them; I'd prefer to see a real story with real jeopardy work itself out. But there is energy and comic-book brashness – and a notable real-world cameo in the post-credits sting. Sinners is out on 17 April in Australia, and 18 April in the UK and US.
