Denzel Washington shared with Variety on Thursday (Dec. 13) that he reached out to Black Panther director Ryan Coolger and apologized for revealing his upcoming involvement in the franchise’s third film. The 70-year-old award-winning actor revealed the a role was being developed for him in the upcoming superhero film while discussing his acting future in November.

When asked more about Black Panther, Washington remained mum on further information but shared his apology to the director. “Ryan’s a genius,” Washington says. “I called him and apologized for talking about the movie, and right there sitting with him was his beautiful wife. He’s still Ryan, humble and full of ideas. Whatever he writes, I’ll read.”

Washington and his wife paid for original Black Panther star, the late Chadwick Bosman, to attend acting school among other actors. Before his passing, Bosman credited the decorated actor for his scholarship on multiple occasions. The Black Panther franchise starred accomplished actors Angela Bassett, Michael B. Jordan, Forrest Whitiker, and more.

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