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Ryan Gosling is making waves amid fan speculation that he might join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the new White Black Panther. The buzz erupted after a controversial meme surfaced online revealing Ketema, a character from the Marvel comics who is depicted as a white protector of Wakanda with blonde hair and somewhat antagonistic traits.
Ketema first appears in Christopher Priest and Joe Quesada’s Marvel Knights: The World To Come. In the comics, following the death of T’Challa, an older T’Challa faces Ketema in a tribal challenge. Ketema wins the fight, unmasks himself, and declares himself the new king of Wakanda. The character is said to be T’Challa’s son, born from a reconciliation with his former fiancée Monica after his marriage to the X-Men member Storm ended.
The character’s depiction has ignited fan speculation that Ryan Gosling could be cast as Ketema, potentially bringing this new iteration of Black Panther to the big screen. Fans have reacted strongly online, with some jokingly noting the meme’s timing and eagerly suggesting Gosling as the perfect fit to complete the “circle of memes.” However, Marvel has yet to confirm any casting or storyline details related to this character or Gosling’s involvement.
For now, the idea remains a hot topic of fan conversation and internet speculation, with audiences waiting to see if Marvel will officially bring Ketema and possibly Ryan Gosling into the MCU.