The thought of someone else embodying Wolverine after Hugh Jackman is tough for many fans to accept right now. However, the recent news of Dafne Keen reprising her role as X-23 in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine movie offers a potential solution.
As audiences become familiar with her character, if the universe further explores her, the transition might gradually become easier. Overall, while people aren’t quite ready to say goodbye, this development could pave the way for a more seamless passing of the torch.
Dafne Keen is Returning as X-23 in Deadpool & Wolverine!
Just a week before Deadpool & Wolverine graces the silver screen, Disney and Marvel have dropped a thrilling new teaser. Among the anticipated surprises, Dafne Keen’s Laura, better known as X-23, has officially made her fierce return, although no longer the little girl fans once knew her as.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the actress spoke out about her experience returning back to the saga,
I had a great time keeping it secret. I had to do a bunch of press for a job that I just finished,–I got asked in every interview, and I just got to lie, which was really funny.
Keeping her cameo under wraps for so long wasn’t easy, and she had to channel her inner Andrew Garfield to keep the cat in the bag. The actress also expressed her excitement about the return with an Instagram post captioned “Let’s f*cking gooooo!” Fans are eagerly anticipating what she will bring to the table.
How Dafne Keen’s X-23 Cameo Could Potentially Resolve a Major Issue
Whether fans like it or not, Hugh Jackman will soon need to pass the torch to someone new. While his character’s legacy will endure, seeing another actor in the iconic suit will undoubtedly be challenging for the audience.
Although there are many contenders, X-23 is a strong one. Her upcoming cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine could pave the way for a smoother and more meaningful transition if she ends up becoming the next Wolvie. For that, the universe has to dive deeper into her story, building a connection with fans, the shift to her taking up the mantle could become much easier IF done right.
Here is what the fans are saying,
Nah they’ve got to keep her
— Jack (@The_JackalHD) July 19, 2024
I’m gonna cry when she shows up bro holy shittt 😭 her reconnecting with wolverine even if it’s not hers is gonna be crazy tbh
— Reverse Truth🦅🇬🇧👑 (@Bidal4Life) July 19, 2024
X-Force X-23 is the best version pic.twitter.com/T71y92SJjB
— ChoZ3nWon (@ChoZ3nWon) July 19, 2024
That's going to be epic.
— Daniel Raz | Easy Fat Loss at Home (@DanielRaz_Fit) July 19, 2024
LFG!! 🔥🔥
— MintChipxyz (@MintChipxyz) July 20, 2024
Side note, if Hugh Jackman is indeed done with the role after this, rather than recast him, I'd much rather them just pass the Wolverine mantle to Dafne Keen.
— Space Ghost Barner 🦚🦅🐅 (@AU_Atticus) July 20, 2024
Fans are definitely eager to witness how the years have shaped the relationship between father and daughter, and how they navigate the challenges ahead in the upcoming movie.
Both Laura and Logan embody Wolverine’s essence, but can they peacefully share the claws? Fans eagerly await whether Laura will fully inherit her father’s legacy, hoping both can make the name their own.
Deadpool & Wolverine hits the screens on 26 July.
