`Dafne Keen Wants Wolverine to Return for X-23`

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In 2024, Shawn Levy’s “Deadpool and Wolverine” was nothing short of a blockbuster sensation, shattering box office records for R-rated films and breathing new life into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) at a time when fans were struggling to keep up with the MCU Multiverse. Hugh Jackman’s comeback as Wolverine and the surprise appearances of Jennifer Garner, Wesley Snipes, Chris Evans, and Dafne Keen, who revisited their Fox-era superhero roles that seemed forgotten in The Void, had fans ecstatic. Now, there’s a buzz about X-23’s potential return, with the actress from “His Dark Materials” showing interest, under one particular condition. Honestly, I can’t wait for it to become a reality!

In an interview with The Direct during the Saturn Awards, Keen discussed her potential role in future Marvel films and what she hopes to experience if she reappears in the MCU. She expressed willingness to delve into diverse narrative approaches for Laura’s character, ranging from intimate, personal stories to grand-scale Avengers-style action epics. In her own words:

I’m keen on teaming up with her in an entertaining scenario. Additionally, I wouldn’t mind seeing Laura featured in more compact narratives too. I found it enjoyable portraying her character in Logan, which had a grittier feel. To be honest, any project that includes Laura is something I would be open to participating in. Furthermore, a large-scale action fight with the Avengers is also an intriguing prospect for me. In essence, I’m ready and eager to work on anything involving Laura.

Hello there! You’ve made an excellent observation. Although X-23 has only been featured in two films, her character has undeniably shown strength and tenacity. We’ve seen her in action, displaying a fierce and rugged side, but what we haven’t seen yet is her taking part in a major battle alongside the Avengers, Earth’s mightiest team. If such a scene were to unfold, it could significantly shape Disney’s future lineup of superhero movies.

The actress portraying The Acolyte is eager to take up the role of Laura once again. However, there’s one condition that would make her comeback exceptional – she longs for Hugh Jackman’s character, Wolverine, to be part of it as well. She further explained this desire in detail.

Is it possible for us both (Laura and Logan) to be present? Great! In that case, I’ll be extremely delighted if we can all meet up together.

Keen’s enthusiasm for returning as Laura isn’t new. Back in August, she even told Empire:

Without a doubt, I’d dedicate my entire life to this role. It’s incredibly rewarding to bring her emotionally complex character to life, and the physical demands are challenging yet exhilarating – something I truly enjoy tackling. I’d leap at the chance to play her again.

A likely spot for Keen’s Wolverine to resurface with a significant role could be the upcoming movie, “Avengers: Secret Wars“. What sets “Secret Wars” apart is the speculation of an unprecedented ensemble cast in comic book cinema; it seems ideal to bring her and Jackman together again. Considering their chemistry in “Logan” and the positive response from fans when they were reunited in “Deadpool & Wolverine“, Marvel might benefit from leveraging that dynamic.

Could we possibly meet her before these events? The approaching “Avengers: Doomsday” is being suggested as a potential timeline, considering it paves the way for Victor Von Doom’s debut. And let’s not overlook the seemingly inevitable “Deadpool 4”, considering the enormous success of “Deadpool & Wolverine”.

It appears that Marvel is considering another appearance for X-23, and since Dafne Keen wants to reprise her role as Laura Kinney, it seems likely she’ll get another chance to take center stage. Yet, whether this will involve Hugh Jackman’s Logan remains uncertain – we’ll have to wait and see. For now, you can catch up on their past team-ups in the movies “Logan” and “Deadpool & Wolverine”, which are accessible via a Disney+ subscription.

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2025-02-04 22:07