Deadpool & Wolverine’s Dafne Keen Would “100 Percent” Play X-23 Forever

Deadpool & Wolverine's Dafne Keen Would "100 Percent" Play X-23 Forever

As a seasoned gamer and comic book enthusiast, I can confidently say that the reemergence of Dafne Keen as X-23 in “Deadpool & Wolverine” has been nothing short of exhilarating! Her performance in “Logan” was a game-changer for me, and seeing her grow into the role of an older, more experienced X-23 is truly captivating.


In the movie titled Deadpool & Wolverine, Dafne Keen, who played Laura, also known as X-23 – a female clone of Wolverine – made a return. After captivating audiences worldwide with her impressive debut in James Mangold’s 2017 film Logan, Keen reprised her role as X-23 in this new production, leaving Marvel movie fans thrilled. Keen’s portrayal of a more mature and seasoned X-23 has garnered just as much admiration as her initial performance did. Similar to many of her co-stars in the film (Channing Tatum, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Garner), Keen now enjoys a dedicated fanbase within the Marvel community eagerly anticipating more of her appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Dafne Keen has not ruled out the possibility of continuing in Hugh Jackman’s footsteps by dedicating her career to portraying X-23. In a recent chat with Empire Magazine, when asked if she’d be willing to play X-23 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Keen enthusiastically declared, “I would do this for the rest of my life, 100%.”

In a recent conversation with ComicBook, Dafne Keen made it clear that she intends to expand her role as Wolverine in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe reboot of X-Men by taking on a more extensive narrative.

In an interview with ComicBook’s Phase Zero, Keen expresses a strong desire to reprise her role as Laura. She values this opportunity above all else in her career. From a fan’s perspective, she feels that the character of Laura is incredibly intricate and fascinating, and they’ve barely scratched the surface with her complexity. She finds Laura exceptionally cool.

Could X-23 Appear In the MCU?

Deadpool & Wolverine's Dafne Keen Would "100 Percent" Play X-23 Forever

There’s evident excitement among fans about Dafne Keen potentially reprising her role as X-23 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Given her recent roles and growing popularity, casting Keen for such a significant part seems quite feasible. Currently, Dafne Keen is progressing into a new phase of her career, and her appearances this year as X-23 and the breakout character Jedi padawan Jecki Lon in Star Wars: The Acolyte have added depth to her resume and fanbase. Although Jecki’s time in Star Wars was brief, Keen is eager for a leading role that will catapult her further, considering she has already defied the odds as a child actor. Why not keep building on that success by continuing in this promising trajectory?

1. In Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot, there’s a significant challenge for Wolverine (previously played by Hugh Jackman) as Dafne Keen’s character, X-23, may assume the role of Wolverine in a poignant, storyline mirroring the comics. This could result in an emotionally powerful and visually stunning transition. Alternatively, X-23/Keen might become a parallel version of the character within the MCU, enabling her to join teams like the Young Avengers, New Mutants, or even the grittier X-Force.

It appears quite unwise for Marvel Studios not to continue Dafne Keen’s portrayal of X-23, given the opportunity.

Deadpool & Wolverine is now in theaters.

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2024-09-03 23:16