Deadpool & Wolverine: Dafne Keen Reveals How She Approached “Heartbreaking” Reunion with Hugh Jackman

Deadpool & Wolverine: Dafne Keen Reveals How She Approached "Heartbreaking" Reunion with Hugh Jackman

As a long-time comic book enthusiast and a die-hard fan of both X-Men and Deadpool, I must say that the reunion between Dafne Keen and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine was nothing short of spectacular. Having grown up with Logan’s journey, it was heartwarming to see his interaction with Laura Kinney/X-23 once again.


Dafne Keen delves into her emotional reunion scene with Hugh Jackman in “Deadpool & Wolverine”. This Marvel Studios production, the first X-Men film under their banner, has been a massive box office success in 2024, shattering records and becoming the must-watch movie of the year. A significant part of this success can be attributed to the numerous cameos in “Deadpool & Wolverine”, including Dafne Keen reprising her character as Laura Kinney / X-23. The final trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine” hinted at X-23’s return, but her role in the film is far from insignificant. This marks the first time fans have seen Keen and Jackman share the screen since 2017’s “Logan”, and the actress had to skillfully manage a range of emotions during this reunion.

As a devoted gamer, I recently tuned into ComicBook’s Phase Zero podcast where they had a fascinating chat with Dafne Keen, the star of X-23. We delved deep into the world of Deadpool and Wolverine, and I couldn’t help but wonder about her experience reuniting with a different Wolverine character than the one who selflessly gave his life for hers in Logan. I was intrigued to learn how she managed to get into that mindset!

In simpler terms, Dafne Keen stated that it’s poignantly sad because the character she portrays can never express her love and gratitude to the real person (Logan), who is no longer here. However, she gets a chance to tell someone else who plays Logan in the movie, but it’s not the actual man. This situation is bittersweet as it brings the tragedy close yet keeps it at a distance. It’s heart-wrenching and clever how they handle this emotional complexity in the film. The interview can be viewed in the player above.

Deadpool & Wolverine: Dafne Keen Reveals How She Approached "Heartbreaking" Reunion with Hugh Jackman

How Andrew Garfield inspired Dafne Keen’s Marvel return in Deadpool & Wolverine

In the excitement surrounding the returns of characters in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Dafne Keen’s comeback as Laura Kinney / X-23 was partially inspired by Andrew Garfield’s role in the Spider-Man films. Fans were thrilled when both Garfield and Tobey Maguire reappeared as Peter Parker in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The anticipation for cameos in “Deadpool & Wolverine” was significant, with some already revealed and others only rumored. However, one major surprise cameo leaked by Marvel Studios was Dafne Keen’s reappearance as X-23 from “Logan.” In an interview, she discussed her reunion with Hugh Jackman, the Wolverine star, and how Garfield played a part in keeping her Marvel comeback under wraps.

After the unveiling of the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer, Entertainment Weekly published an interview with Dafne Keen. She expressed enjoyment about maintaining secrecy regarding it. She mentioned that she’d recently wrapped up a project for Disney+ Star Wars series The Acolyte, and during promotional interviews, she was asked about the secret role, allowing her to tell little white lies which she found amusing.

However, when it came to maintaining the mysteriousness surrounding her striking image resembling a large dead pool and Wolverine, Keen generously credited Andrew Garfield for his inspiration. “Andrew Garfield is my source of inspiration,” she stated. “He truly excels in this art.”

What is Deadpool & Wolverine about?

In the Marvel Studios’ production titled “Deadpool & Wolverine“, Ryan Reynolds portrays Deadpool who, together with Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, is set to alter the course of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The cast also includes Matthew Macfadyen as Paradox, Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova, and a return of several original Deadpool cast members such as Morena Baccarin, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Stefan Kapi?i?, Brianna Hildebrand, Rob Delaney, Lewis Tan, and Aaron Stanford. Additionally, there are rumors suggesting Jennifer Garner may reprise her role as Elektra Natchios from the X-Men film series.

The filmmakers Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, and Lauren Shuler Donner are the producers for the movie titled “Deadpool & Wolverine“. Louis D’Esposito, Wendy Jacobson, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, George Dewey, and Simon Kinberg serve as executive producers. The screenplay for “Deadpool & Wolverine” was written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Shawn Levy. The movie was released exclusively in theaters on July 26th.

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2024-08-06 18:40