Dafne Keen is rumored to be in talks to return as X-23 in Deadpool 3 before it strikes

Following Dafne Keen’s iconic performance as Laura/X-23 in 2017 Logan, it was generally assumed that the young actress would get the opportunity to reprise the role in the future. Of course, that was before Disney acquired the assets of 20th Century Fox in a highly publicized acquisition that same year.

the His Dark Materials The star previously confirmed that there were tentative talks about her returning as Laura in a future project ahead of the Disney deal, and it looks like she may get the chance to unleash the tentacles once again in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

According to insider CWGST, Keen was in talks to play an older version of X-23 in Deadpool 3 before the strikes began, and will hopefully resume negotiations once things are finally settled.

“I try not to get my hopes up too much in case it doesn’t happen, but I really hope it does because I loved playing Laura.” Ken said ComicBook.com In a 2020 interview. “She holds a very special place in my heart and she’s an amazing character. To be fair, the whole Deadpool 3 situation made me really happy, because obviously when Disney bought Fox, I suspected they wouldn’t do anything more with R-rated movies,” she said. “But then greenlighting Deadpool is a great sign for other R-rated movies.”

It looks like it will only be a small role, but if all goes well, we’ll likely see a Keen suit like X-23 eventually. X-Men Reboot.

Deadpool 3 It is expected to be similar to the light When it comes to the multiverse elements, Wilson and Wolverine fall into different alternate realities and timelines. Looks like a lot Several other notable characters, including several X-Men characters (among them Storm, Cyclops, and Jean Grey), and perhaps even Channing Tatum and Taylor Kitsch have been lined up as variants of Gambit.

A recent rumor claimed that Liev Schreiber is set to reprise his role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine as Victor Creed/Sabertooth. Variants of the Merc With a Mouth are also rumored to appear, including Dogpool, Kidpool, Lady Deadpool, and more.

The only major returning deal confirmed is Jennifer Garner as Elektra, but speculation that Ben Affleck will join her as Daredevil appears to be unfounded.

Morena Baccarin (Vanessa), Karan Soni (Dupinder), Leslie Uggams (Blind Al), Rob Delaney (Peter), Brianna Hildebrand (Negasonic Teenage Warhead), and Shiule Kutsuna (Yukio) will all return as their respective characters, all of whom will be joined by newcomers On Franchise Emma Corrin (the crown(And Matthew Macfadyen)Succession), whose roles are still kept secret.

Plot details also remain a mystery for now, but it’s expected that Wade and Wolfie will find themselves (trapped?) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A recent report claimed as much Lukei’s TVA, including Agent Mobius (Owen Wilson) and Miss Minutes, will participate. We’re also led to believe that Wade’s MCU debut will be much more integral to Phase 5 and beyond than we initially realized.

Shawn Levy is the director Deadpool 3which is scheduled to hit theaters on September 6, 2024.