Today, during Marvel Studios massive Phase 3 event in LA it was announced that long-time (And basically only) contender Chadwick Boseman (42, Get On Up) will indeed play Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was revealed that he will actually have a significant role in Captain America: Civil War out in 2016 before getting his own solo film November 2nd, 2017!
Chadwick Boseman took the stage in LA alongside Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr and stated what an honor it will be to play Black Panther alongside them:
“I’m blessed to be a part of this Marvel Universe, and to work with you both, and I look forward to making magic together,”
