However, late last year, Denzel Washington made headlines for casually dropping that he might be in Black Panther 3. Now, after he broke the internet with that statement, it’s unclear what exactly is going on,

Ryan Coogler, who directed the Black Panther films, is returning with its third installment. In a recent interview, he expressed his desire to work with the legendary actor Denzel Washington in Black Panther 3.

Back in November, while doing press for "Gladiator II," Denzel Washington mentioned on "Today" in Australia that filmmaker Ryan Coogler was writing a part for him in "Black Panther 3." Now, thanks to Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson's conversation with him on "Nightcap,