Ryan Gosling: The Next Black Panther? A Wild Meme Gets Weirder
Okay, so this is seriously bizarre, even for the internet. Remember that whole Ryan Gosling-as-Black-Panther meme? The one that seemed like a hilarious joke about Hollywood's sometimes questionable casting choices? Well, get this: it’s back, and this time, it has some unexpected fuel.
A White Black Panther? Seriously?
Marvel Knights: The World To Come #1 dropped recently, and it introduced a character named Ketema, the new Black Panther. And here's the kicker: Ketema is white, with blond hair. Yeah, you read that right. A white Black Panther. I know, my jaw dropped too. The comic hints he might be T'Challa's son, born after T'Challa's relationship with Storm ended and he reconciled with Monica Lynne. But honestly, the whole thing is shrouded in mystery right now.
This new development in the Black Panther storyline immediately reignited the long-dormant Ryan Gosling meme. Suddenly, that once-absurd idea of Gosling as the protector of Wakanda doesn't seem so far-fetched anymore.
- The meme features Gosling's face photoshopped onto the Black Panther suit.
- It originally satirized Hollywood's tendency towards whitewashing.
- Now, with a white Black Panther in the comics, it feels... less satirical.
Fan Reactions Explode
The internet, as it always does, went wild. Some people are amused, others are deeply skeptical, and a few are downright furious. I saw some comments like, "No way, they actually did it," and others voicing concern about the implications of a white actor potentially taking on the role.
But hey, this isn't the first time Marvel's thrown a curveball. Remember that time… (Okay, I'm rambling). The point is, people are talking. And Gosling's name is firmly in the mix.
Gosling in the MCU: Ghost Rider or Black Panther?
Even before this Ketema reveal, Gosling was already being rumored for an MCU role, with some even suggesting he might be the next Ghost Rider. Now, with Ketema in the picture, the Black Panther possibility, however controversial, is suddenly a hot topic.
It's important to emphasize that nothing is confirmed. Marvel hasn't announced anything about Gosling's involvement in the MCU. But this new comic development sure makes the fan casting feel… relevant, if nothing else. This whole situation is a perfect storm of speculation, meme culture, and a pretty huge shift in the Black Panther comics.
The Bottom Line
Will we see Ryan Gosling as a white Black Panther in the MCU? I really, really doubt it. This Ketema storyline is in a separate comic branch – a “what if?” scenario, if you will. The main MCU is highly unlikely to go down this controversial road, especially considering the legacy of Chadwick Boseman and the importance of the Black Panther character. But hey, in the multiverse, anything is possible, right?
For now, the Gosling-as-Black-Panther meme has gone from funny to… well, really interesting. Whether it ever translates to the big screen remains to be seen, but one thing’s for certain: this story is far from over. Stay tuned.
