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August 22, 2024 New MCU Rumor Reveals When Dafne Keen’s X-23 Will Return

New MCU Rumor Reveals When Dafne Keen’s X-23 Will Return

Marvel fans will see Dafne Keen’s Laura/X-23 again in two more Marvel Cinematic Universe movies following her appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Insider Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus has revealed that X-23 will return for the Avengers films. This means that the adoptive daughter of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine will be part of both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The two-part crossover epic will unite the heroes of the MCU against Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom and is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, and May 7, 2027, respectively. Keen has shown interest in returning to the MCU as X-23, stating she felt they had “only scratched the surface with her since she’s such a complex character. She’s so cool, just from a fan’s standpoint.”

Before Disney acquired 20th Century Fox, Keen made her debut as Laura Kinney/X-23 in the 2017 X-Men film, Logan. Her portrayal of the young mutant received widespread acclaim. There were plans for her to reprise the role in a solo film, but once Marvel Studios regained control of the X-Men, those plans were scrapped.

Kevin Feige Reveals Why They Spoiled X-23's Return

In the lead-up to Deadpool & Wolverine, Keen found herself repeatedly fielding inquiries regarding her potential return to the MCU as X-23. The actor, bound by secrecy, had to either evade the topic or fabricate her involvement. However, Keen harbored a desire to attend the premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine, a notion that initially met with reluctance from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. The hesitation stemmed from the fact that her participation in the film had yet to be officially disclosed. Fortunately, as Feige shared with Variety, Disney proposed unveiling X-23 in the movie’s final trailer, highlighting “an emotional core of the movie.” Marvel acquiesced, thus allowing Dafne to attend the premiere, as Feige recounted.

In the movie “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Keen reprises her role as X-23 from “Logan.” She joins forces with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and a version of Wolverine played by Jackman as part of the resistance group fighting against the Void. The group also includes Elektra (played by Jennifer Garner), Blade (played by Wesley Snipes), and Gambit (played by Channing Tatum). In the movie’s third act, X-23 appears to be consumed by Alioth, but Deadpool is able to convince the TVA to save her and the rest of the resistance from the Void. This allows X-23 to reunite with Wolverine on Earth-10005.

What Else Has Dafne Keen Been in?

Between the movies Logan and Deadpool & Wolverine, Keen portrayed Lyra Belacqua in the series adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials, Ana “Ani” Cruz Oliver in the 2015 series The Refugees, and Ana in the 2020 film Ana. She also played the role of young Padawan Jecki Lon in the Star Wars series The Acolyte, which was canceled earlier this week due to low ratings. 

Deadpool & Wolverine is currently being shown in theaters.

August 6, 2024 Did Loki Season 3 Just Get Set Up By Deadpool 3?

Did Loki Season 3 Just Get Set Up By Deadpool 3?

“Deadpool & Wolverine” had significant connections to “Disney+’s Loki,” leading to theories that Marvel Studios might be laying the groundwork for its Season 3 return. Marvel Studios introduced the Time Variance Authority (TVA) on Disney+ in “Loki” as a Multiversal police force with connections to Kang the Conqueror. After two seasons of “Loki,” the TVA has expanded its MCU presence by playing a major antagonist role in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

Deadpool & Wolverine Teases the TVA & Loki's Future 

In a recent appearance of the TVA outside of the TV show Loki, Agent Paradox pulled Deadpool from his timeline to warn him about the end of his reality after the death of its Anchor Being, Wolverine. This prompted Deadpool to seek out a new Wolverine to save his world, while Agent Paradox tried to destroy Earth-10005 using a Time Ripper.

After the events of “Loki,” the TVA has changed its mission. Now, instead of only watching over the Sacred Timeline, they are also keeping an eye on all the universes, including The Void. This new focus may have been influenced by the TVA’s efforts to track Kang Variants after the events of “Loki” Season 2. They are now monitoring the entire Multiverse to stay informed about the actions, intentions, and motivations of these variants. Additionally, it seems that Hunter B-15 has taken on a more prominent role within the TVA.

The TVA has shifted its focus from pruning every Earth outside the Sacred Timeline to maintaining all the timelines. This change makes them more like Multiversal police than before. With the TVA’s new direction, there is potential for Marvel Studios to explore fresh stories and possibly return to where it all began in Loki Season 3 to continue the saga.

Is Loki Season 3 Happening After Deadpool & Wolverine?

In December 2023, producer Kevin Wright was approached by TVLine and suggested that the team wouldn’t want to rush into a Season 3 if there’s not a good story to tell.

“For two seasons, I’ve loved working with this team… I would love to keep telling those stories with them, in this world. I don’t think any of us would ever want to rush into a Season 3 if there’s not a good story to tell.”

Wright considered creating a spin-off series centered around the TVA, proposing a show that could be likened to “Better Call Saul” in relation to “Loki” being akin to “Breaking Bad.”

“But I think this team could go off and tell other stories. Maybe it’s not ‘Loki’ Season 3. Maybe there’s something we can continue to do at the TVA, and it’s like our ‘Better Call Saul’ to ‘Loki’s’ ‘Breaking Bad.’ That would be cool, to me.”

Wright also talked with the Phase Zero podcast in November last year to discuss how Loki Season 2 was created as “a closing of the book” to “finish the story,” indicating that the first two seasons were always framed as a two-part affair.

“I will say this: I said it and I know [head writer] Eric Martin kind of repeated it… We did treat this like a closing of the book. Season 1, one chapter. Season 2, another chapter. And that was kind of a challenge from Owen [Wilson] after Season 1. He’s like, ‘Nobody ever has the courage to close the book. Like, let’s close the book. Let’s finish the story.’ And it felt right.”

He also expressed his fondness for the Loki world, adding how he would “love to keep telling characters with Sylvie and the TVA:”

“I would say this: I love this world. I love these characters. I would to keep telling characters with Sylvie and the TVA. Obviously, I would love to tell more Loki stories if that becomes a possibility. Right now, I don’t see how it is with what he’s doing.”

In a separate interview with Variety in October 2023, Wright mentioned that although “Loki” was left “open-ended,” there were no specific plans for Season 3. However, the producer emphasized that there are “many, many, many more stories” still to be told in this world.

“I think it’s open-ended. We certainly did not develop this season going, ‘We have to tee up Season 3’ — in the way that we did with Season 1, where there was a very specific, ‘Hey, we’re coming back.’ But I also think that where this show goes, there certainly can be many, many, many more stories told with Loki in the ‘Loki’ world, and in other worlds connected to Loki, the character.”

The Multiverse Saga is expected to conclude with Secret Wars in under three years. It is unlikely that Loki Season 3 will be released before then. If the Disney+ series does return, Marvel Studios might save it for the next saga to address the aftermath of the Avengers blockbusters or other stories involving the God of Mischief.

What Comes Next for the TVA After Deadpool & Wolverine?

At San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski announced a new five-issue comic series called TVA. The series is written by Katharyn Blair, who was an executive story editor on Loki Season 2 and co-wrote Episode 4, “Heart of the TVA,” alongside showrunner Eric Martin. According to Marvel, the series will focus on the TVA recruiting a new band of heroes to travel the Multiverse on vital missions to repair wild temporal anomalies and keep reality from shattering.

“The mysterious all-knowing entity who keeps the TVA ticking like clockwork will recruit a new band of heroes charged with monitoring and regulating all realities and timelines. Join Ghost-Spider and other universe-displaced entities including Captain Carter, a heartbroken Remy LeBeau, and more as they’re sent throughout the Multiverse on vital missions to repair wild temporal anomalies and keep reality itself from shattering!”

Remember this: As the TVA is an organization that monitors the entire Multiverse, one might expect the comic series to feature the same version familiar to fans from the MCU, including the familiar character Hunter B-15. With the expansion of the TVA’s stories into the comics, fans may see them continuing to play a major role in the Multiverse Saga going forward. This is even as Marvel Studios leaves Kang behind in favor of focusing on Doctor Doom.

Loki Season 3 is not on the horizon, so it’s uncertain when the TVA will next appear on screens. It’s possible that they could make a surprise appearance in The Fantastic Four: First Steps or What If…? Season 3, but the next likely appearance is in 2026 with Avengers: Doomsday, unless they are not included alongside Kang. Characters such as Hunter B-15, Agent Mobius (Owen Wilson), Ouroboros (Ke Huy Quan), Miss Minutes, Loki, and Sylvie could potentially return. Additionally, Deadpool & Wolverine is currently playing in cinemas, and both seasons of Loki are available for streaming on Disney+.

July 11, 2024 Wait, did Ryan Reynolds just let slip that Hugh Jackman will stick around as the MCU’s Wolverine?

Wait, did Ryan Reynolds just let slip that Hugh Jackman will stick around as the MCU’s Wolverine?

Have you noticed something about the Deadpool & Wolverine marketing? Even though Hugh Jackman announced his return to his beloved role in 2022, the upcoming movie has never promoted itself as Logan’s last ride. In contrast, the 2017 movie Logan heavily marketed as the character’s final appearance turned out to be misleading. Given how audiences respond to finales, like Avengers: Endgame, it’s surprising that Marvel hasn’t emphasized this angle. Perhaps this is because Jackman might not be done playing Wolverine, and he could have more appearances in the MCU. What if Ryan Reynolds confirmed this?

Co-stars, brothers, and prank-masters Reynolds and Jackman are currently on a world tour to promote Deadpool 3. Most recently, they were in Berlin where Reynolds praised his old pal during a fan event by saying, “There’s only been one Wolverine, the reason is no one can do it except him.”

Just one friend praising another? Maybe, but this would be an interesting thing to say if Marvel was actively seeking a new Wolverine, as we had previously thought. Kevin Feige has confirmed that the launch of the X-Men and mutantkind into the MCU will begin with Deadpool & Wolverine. We assumed this meant a rebooted and recast team was on the way. Perhaps this will be true for everyone else, but it seems that Jackman will continue to be the one and only Wolverine for a while longer.

There have been persistent rumors that Jackman could return for a major role in Avengers: Secret Wars. It’s clear that he’s enjoying this unexpected second wave of Wolverine, as he has even declared that Deadpool 3 “exceeded anything else” he’s ever done as this character — yes, including Logan. Given that, it would surely be quite easy for Reynolds, Feige, and others to convince him to stick around for a few more movies. In other words, Taron Egerton should back off because Jackman is not done yet!