The MCU has no plans to slow down, it seems. After bringing back Wolverine and God-only-knows how many characters in Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel Studios is busy casting new actors and characters. One of these popular characters, as per rumors is the X-Men, Rogue.
Last spotted in X-Men: Days of Future Past, the character has quickly become a fan favorite due to her rebellious nature. And so as Marvel plans to bring the mutants into the MCU, it is apparently eyeing the actress, Keke Palmer for the role. As the rumors went viral, several fans exclaimed that they wouldn’t be happy with such casting.
Marvel Reportedly Wants Keke Palmer to be MCU’s Rogue
The MCU aka Marvel Cinematic Universe is growing bigger and bigger as the days go by. With several stories to tell and numerous characters to introduce/re-introduce, Marvel Studios is busy casting. As per the trusted scooper Daniel Richtman, the studio is reportedly in talks with actress Keke Palmer for a big role.
Palmer, an actress and singer, has been a popular fan choice in the fandom for the role of Rogue. Thus, fans have been speculating that Marvel Studios reportedly wants her to play the character. The Nickelodeon star has also leaned into the fan cast and even went on to post a self-shot special-effects video of her as the character on Instagram and some posters for a fictional movie. X-Men Origins: Rogue on X.
You had a request…. pic.twitter.com/qKGrlJd1ii
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) October 30, 2022
Even in an old interview with ComicBook, the actress stated to the site:
“That’s confidential, sugar. No, I’m kidding. I don’t know. I just know that the fans, the way that the fans have me booked, honey, online, I got to do a gig every week. So if we’re adding Marvel to it, hey, let’s do it. I’m ready for Rogue.”
Apparently trying to reference Rogue’s signature Southern accent, the actress sounded keen to play the role. Yet not many fans are convinced and want Marvel to instead cast her as Storm or some other character while keeping Rogue reserved for someone who can pull off Rogue’s Sourtherness.
Marvel Fans Don’t Want Keke Palmer to be MCU’s Rogue
Keke Palmer has been in the industry since she was a child. Yet Palmer has failed to get any significant mainstream roles till now. Although she has a huge fan following and fans love her for her personality, they are not convinced she would be a good actress to portray Rogue.
With the MCU also struggling, fans believe that Marvel Studios needs actors who are really impeccable at their jobs. And since Rogue has a heavy Southern accent, they want somebody who can do justice to the character and her heritage.
Keke couldn’t pull off rogue. Rogue is an authentic southern belle. I don’t think she could pull off the vulnerability and southern spice required for a character like rogue. pic.twitter.com/nZEVsUST34
— The Black Sheep 🍥 (@TheBIackSheep) April 24, 2024
we don't need a superhero with a lazy eye pic.twitter.com/Rzef7YDeOL
— The Old Narrator (@TheOldNarrator) April 24, 2024
Please No !!!! I’m so tiered of ppl who aren’t southern and don’t have that Deep South twang voicing characters who are known for such
— optimistic (@MzP0RCHiA) April 24, 2024
I ain’t going to front she don’t look bad for the character optically. Need to tone up more. But I just don’t think her acting is good enough for the role. These are in-depth characters lot of emotion, pain, hurt, and vulnerability mix with strength and resilience.
— Stream of Thoughts (@Mr_Taharka) April 24, 2024
Hate this! I don’t want to see anymore fan castings. They almost never work. Honestly feels like Palmer is just trying to use the character to get her a big role since she doesn’t really get many roles to begin with. There’s probably a reason for that.
— Jacob Gold ✡︎ (@jvcobgold) April 24, 2024
Rogues my favourite X-Men and Keke Palmer is one of my favourite actresses. I straight up wouldn’t be able to handle this
— Axlthered (@Axlthered) April 25, 2024
First appearing in Avengers Annual #10 in 1981, Rogue was initially part of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants but went on to become a popular part of the X-Men. And if Marvel Studios is planning to bring the character to MCU, fans hope they cast a comic book-accurate actress in the role.
As of now, these are all rumors and it remains to be seen what the MCU has in store for us.
