Key Takeaways:
• 2024 is an unusually quiet year in the Marvel studios with only Deadpool & Wolverine set for release.
• Despite Dafne Keen’s denial of her reappearance in Deadpool & Wolverine, fans believe she may still make an appearance.
• Fans have compared Dafne Keen’s denial to Andrew Garfield’s deceit about his involvement in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The rumor mill is buzzing in the Marvel Universe, as fans eagerly await the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, the only slated Marvel movie for 2024. Despite the odd schedule, anticipation for the film starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman has soared, stirring up ample speculation about the supporting cast.
Star-Studded Cast Amid Simmering Rumors
News has it that a spectacular line-up, involving reprising roles and rookie inclusions of recognized comic book characters, is expected to take the stage. Several sources rumored that Dafne Keen, who played Laura in the 2017 film Logan, may be part of this ensemble. However, Keen’s recent statement throws a dampener over these speculations.
Dafne Keen’s Disappointment Over Not Reprising the Role
Shining as X-23 (a.k.a Laura) in Logan, Dafne Keen profoundly impressed as Wolverine’s biological daughter. With the 2017 film Logan recording the canon death of Fox Universe’s Wolverine, fans anticipated Laura to carry the legacy onwards. This narrative made her presence in Deadpool & Wolverine a highly plausible scenario.
However, in a conversation with On Demand Entertainment on YouTube, Keen herself swept aside any possibilities of a reappearance. Instead, the Spanish-British actress declared she eagerly waits to watch the film as a fan. She stated, “It’s sad. I love Hugh, and creatively, I love Ryan and I love Shawn. It would have been amazing to be a part of it but I’ll just watch it as a fan.”
Keen’s statement contradicts insiders’ information which practically confirmed her return. There were even hints at her being one of the many Wolverine variants alongside stars like Henry Cavill and Daniel Radcliffe.
Fans Hang on to Their Beliefs
Despite her denial, a multitude of fans still anticipate seeing Keen perform alongside Reynolds and Jackman. Many argue that her statements could be guided by Marvel Studios’ press guidelines. Fans are drawing parallels to Andrew Garfield’s passionate lies about not starring in Spider-Man: No Way Home, and how he eventually did take part.
Echoes of doubt coupled with disbelief resonated through fan responses on social media, where discussions involve past interviews of Marvel stars denying their roles, only to appear in movies later. Many fans also observed Keen’s cheeky smile when questioned about her role in the forthcoming film.
Other Pursuits for Dafne
Meanwhile, the gifted actress, who made waves in Logan when she was just 11, has embraced other opportunities. Keen will portray Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon in the upcoming Star Wars show, The Acolyte. The role significantly bifurcates from her traditional comic characters. As for her future in the Marvel Universe, fans will just have to anxiously await the film’s release.
Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine is slated to hit theaters on July 26, 2024. Only time will tell if Keen’s denial is sincere or a decoy to a blockbuster surprise.
