David Jonsson

Acting

David Jonsson

Born 1993-09-04 · London, England, UK

David Jonsson (born 4 September 1993) is a British actor. He began his career on the West End, winning a Black British Theatre Award for his performance in the play and breathe... (2021). He is known for his performance in the BBC Two and HBO television series Industry (2020–2022), as well as his roles in the films Rye Lane (2023), Alien: Romulus (2024), and The Long Walk (2025). In 2022, Jonsson appeared on the Evening Standard list of Londoners to watch and was one of British GQ's Men of the Year Honourees. He was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by Tatler and a Screen International Star of Tomorrow. In 2025, he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award. He was nominated at the British Independent Film Awards in the Best Lead Performance category for his role in the film Wasteman (2025). At the 2026 Comic-Con, Jonsson was announced as the new actor to portray Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Jonsson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Alien: Romulus poster
7.2

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.

Alien: Romulus

2024

The Long Walk poster
6.9

In a dystopian 1970s America, fifty teenage boys take part in a deadly annual walking contest, forced to maintain a minimum pace or be executed, until only one survivor remains.

The Long Walk

2025

Wasteman poster
7.3

Taylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own chances at freedom.

Wasteman

2026

Rye Lane poster
7.0

Two twenty-somethings, both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London – helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance.

Rye Lane

2023

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin poster
6.7

As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer joins a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler, risking his faith and fate to save millions of Jews from genocide.

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin

2024

Black Panther 3 poster
NR

T'Challa's son, T'Challa, comes of age with eyes on the crown of Wakanda.

Black Panther 3

2028

The Chaperones poster
NR

Three slacker friends are hired to transport a troubled teen across the country.

The Chaperones

Meat Puppet poster
6.0

Oz, an irresponsible man baby, nearly misses his girlfriend’s Graduation because he’s too busy playing with toys. Before he can make amends, a mysterious package arrives containing a mangy old hand puppet. Despite the pressing need to be there for his girlfriend, Oz can’t resist trying on the puppet first and instantly has his soul imprisoned in its soft foam body. Oz is left to contemplate the sorry state of his life choices while his human body dies before his eyes. If he’s to have any hope of saving his relationship, and surviving, he’ll have to do the one thing he’s always avoided: grow up.

Meat Puppet

2024

Please poster
NR

In 1870s, Long Island, a woman's urgent attempt to cure her hidden infertility leads to an unexpected revelation: she never wanted children at all. Armed with this truth, she must challenge her husband to claim her independence.

Please

2027

No artwork available
NR

The story of the clandestine interracial love affair between film star Kim Novak and singer/dancer and film star Sammy Davis Jr. in 1957.

Scandalous!

Pray poster
4.0

Traversing grief, hope, love and home, Pray is a portrait of brotherhood that looks at what we do for the people we love, how we find joy in the midst of despair, and how community can support us.

Pray

2023

No artwork available
NR

When two of Britain's best boxers came face to face in the ring to battle for the World Boxing Organisation Middleweight title in November 1990. Their meeting has been called the greatest fight ever fought on British soil. At the time, Benn, a former soldier and already know the world over for his skill, was believed to be the favorite to defend his title.

Benn/Eubank

Untitled Frank Ocean Project poster
NR

Plot TBA.

Untitled Frank Ocean Project

James Hyde - The Very Thought of You poster
NR

Warrant Officer James Hyde left his home in Trinidad to fight for a cause far greater than himself. Amidst the war, he found love, but as history would have it, love and duty are not always on the same side. On a fateful day in September 1944, Hyde’s courage would be tested in ways few could imagine.

James Hyde - The Very Thought of You

2025