Key Takeaways:
– British-Spanish actress Dafne Keen, renowned for her role in the film Logan, is now a part of the Star Wars series The Acolyte.
– Keen had to unlearn certain aspects of her feral character from Logan for her new role.
– She compared the combat styles in Logan and Star Wars, highlighting the differences in intent and form.
– Keen humorously suggested that her Logan character, X-23, would be a ‘disobedient Jedi.’
– The Acolyte, featuring Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, and Amandla Stenberg, is eyeing a 4 June 2024 release date.
Embracing a New Role: Dafne Keen Joins Star Wars
Dafne Keen, the British-Spanish actress who attained global recognition playing the character of Laura in the 2017 film Logan, is set to star in the upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte. Keen’s exceptional performance in Logan garnered critical acclaim, paving her way to Hollywood.
Adjusting from Logan to Star Wars
Dafne Keen’s portrayal of Laura, also known as X-23, was challenging due to the character’s feral nature. Crafting an intense, primal persona was essential to playing X-23, injecting both the character and her Adamantium claws with a raw, beast-like energy.
However, her newly acquired role in the upcoming TV series The Acolyte called for a dramatic switch in approach. In an interview with ScreenRant Plus, Keen shared that she had to let go of her feral instincts to convincingly play a Jedi.
Her Jedi character required a combat style contrasting X-23’s. She explained, “A Jedi doesn’t want to kill- the last thing they would do is kill.” Her character now focuses on “deflecting and protecting” rather than attacking, requiring a sense of grace and form, contrasting the wild, unprocessed fighting style of Logan’s X-23.
X-23 as a Jedi – An Interesting Thought
In another entertaining interview, Keen engaged in a hypothetical conversation about her Logan character’s potential as a Jedi. If X-23 was given a lightsaber in Logan, would she make a good Jedi? Keen responded with a mischievous grin, “She’d be a very disobedient Jedi. She’s good, she’s a good person but she’s savage.”
The Acolyte’s Exciting Premise
The Acolyte follows a former Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, promising an intriguing narrative for Star Wars fans. Aside from Keen, Manny Jacinto and Amandla Stenberg join the cast, kindling fan excitement around the world. U.S. viewers can look forward to tuning in to the premiere on Disney+ on 4 June 2024.
Dafne Keen’s journey from Logan’s wilderness to the serene aura of a Jedi is an interesting shift in the actress’s career. Fans are excited to witness her transformation and embark on this new space adventure with her.
