Shawn Levy's Deadpool and Wolverine was a major success in 2024, breaking box office records for R-rated films and revitalizing the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) during a confusing time as audiences lost track of the MCU Multiverse. Fans celebrated Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine and were thrilled by surprise appearances from Jennifer Garner, Wesley Snipes, Chris Evans, and Dafne Keen, who reprised Fox-era superhero roles that had been "left" in The Void. Many are now wondering about the return of X-23, and the His Dark Materials actress has expressed interest, provided one specific condition is met. I genuinely hope it happens.
Speaking exclusively with The Direct at the Saturn Awards, Keen addressed her potential future in upcoming Marvel movies and what she’d love to see if she returns to the MCU. She shared that she’d be open to exploring different storytelling styles for Laura—whether that means a smaller, more personal story or a full-fledged Avengers-level action spectacle. As she mentioned:
I would like to see her in a fun team-up. I would also love to see Laura in smaller stories as well. I enjoyed playing her in Logan, which was much more grittier. So that's fun...But I'd also be very, very open to a big whole action fight team up with the Avengers. … Honestly, anything that involves Laura, I'd be down to do.
Hey, that's a fair point. X-23, despite only appearing in two movies so far, has proven to be a formidable character. We’ve seen her unleashed and gritty, but we have yet to witness her in a full-scale battle alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. That kind of appearance could redefine the future of Disney’s upcoming superhero movie slate.
While The Acolyte performer is more than willing to reprise her role as Laura, she has one request that would make her return truly special: she wants Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine to join her. She elaborated on this:
Well, can we both [Laura and Logan] be there? Yeah? OK, good. If we're both there, I'd be really happy.
Keen’s enthusiasm for returning as Laura isn’t new. Back in August, she even told Empire:
I would 100% do this for the rest of my life. She’s such a fun character to play emotionally, she’s so demanding physically, which is something that I love doing. I’d kill to do it again.
The most obvious place for Keen’s Wolverine to make another big appearance could be Avengers: Secret Wars. What we know about Secret Wars is that the film is rumored to feature the biggest cast in comic book movie history; it’s the perfect place to reunite her and Jackman again. Given how well their dynamic worked in Logan—and how fans reacted to seeing her back in Deadpool & Wolverine—Marvel would be wise to capitalize on that chemistry.
But could we see her even sooner? The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday has been floated as another possibility, particularly as it sets the stage for Victor Von Doom’s arrival. And let’s not forget the inevitable Deadpool 4—which, given the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine, seems all but guaranteed.
Marvel clearly sees potential in X-23's return, and with Dafne Keen eager to step back into the role, it seems inevitable that Laura Kinney will have another opportunity to shine. However, will her return be alongside Hugh Jackman's Logan? Only time will tell. In the meantime, you can revisit their previous collaborations, Logan and Deadpool & Wolverine, which are available for streaming with a Disney+ subscription.
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