Kamaru Usman is set to make his Hollywood debut.
Usman defends his welterweight title in a rematch against Leon Edwards in the UFC 278 headliner taking place August 20.
A couple of months later, he will appear on the silver screen as Usman will have a guest starring role in the upcoming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie set to release November 11.
The news was first confirmed by Daniel Cormier during the UFC 277 weigh-in show.
Kamaru Usman Living A Dream
Usman has long hinted at his desire to appear in the Black Panther franchise. He shared a mockup of himself as Black Panther when the first movie released.
“😏😏😏 #AfricanPower #NigerianNightmare #Wakandaforever #Blackpanther”
His manager Ali Abdelaziz also shared the following:
“Never listen to nobody who says you can’t dream, because this young boy from Nigeria, his dreams are coming true, all you have to do is work hard @USMAN84kg”
Never listen to nobody who says you can’t dream, because this young boy from Nigeria, his dreams are coming true, all you have to do is work hard @USMAN84kg pic.twitter.com/lpohWsGVBa
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) July 29, 2022
Now, Usman can say he achieved another one of his dreams.
As for what his exact role will be is unknown.
However, Usman will be joining a cast that consists of the likes of Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke and Angela Basset.
You can watch the teaser for the sequel below: