X-23 in LOGAN, the Fox X-Men Universe, and DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE

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As a huge fan of X-Men and Marvel Comics, I was thrilled to see the live-action debut of X-23, aka Laura Kinney, in James Mangold’s 2017 film “Logan.” The young actress Dafne Keen brought her to life in an extraordinary way, especially for someone as young as 11 years old.

In our recent exploration of Marvel Comics’ intriguing characters, we delve into the story of X-23, otherwise known as Laura Kinney. Here, we will examine X-23’s portrayal in live-action productions such as “Logan” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Feel free to read the entire series by following this link.

X-23 in Logan and the Fox X-Men Universe

In James Mangold’s 2017 movie “Logan,” Dafne Keen made her live-action debut as X-23 at the age of eleven. The film adaptation retained similarities with X-23’s comic book background but adjusted certain elements for the Fox X-Men cinematic universe. In the films, scientists didn’t only experiment on cloning Logan; instead, other children were produced using mutant DNA. It is suggested that some X-Men could also be among these test subjects. A Mexican nurse covertly removed X-23 from the lab and raised her, explaining why Spanish is her primary language in the films.

Who Plays X-23 in the Live-Action Movies

Dafne Keen plays X-23, a.k.a. Laura Kinney, in both Logan and Deadpool & Wolverine

X-23 in Deadpool & Wolverine

Based on the latest trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” it’s confirmed that Dafne Keen reprises her role as Laura Kinney/X-23. This time around, she’s older, likely in her late teens or early twenties. Is this the same Laura from “Logan,” all grown up? Or is this a different Laura from an alternate timeline? Our theory is that it’s the same Laura, as suggested by her references to Wolverine in “Deadpool & Wolverine” compared to those in “Logan.” We’ll discover the truth on July 26 when “Deadpool & Wolverine” premieres in cinemas.

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2024-07-23 21:33