Dafne Keen, the dazzling star of Whistle, shares her thoughts on fan enthusiasm for her to don the Wolverine mantle in the MCU.
In a captivating conversation about her remarkable performance in the new horror film Whistle, Dafne Keen expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans who wish to see her take on the role of Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Keen first introduced audiences to Laura/X-23 in the critically acclaimed film Logan back in 2017. Despite being quite young at the time, her portrayal was so compelling that it paved the way for her to potentially lead a spin-off alongside other young mutants. However, the merger between Disney and Fox occurred shortly thereafter, which seemed to signal the end of Keen's journey as Wolverine's female clone. Fortunately, her character made a triumphant return in Deadpool & Wolverine, reuniting with her "father" on an alternate Earth known as Earth-10005.
Fans are buzzing with excitement, anticipating Laura’s appearance in upcoming Avengers films like Doomsday and Secret Wars, where she is expected to join forces with Hugh Jackman’s iconic Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool. Many ardent followers of the franchise are eager to see Keen officially step into Wolverine’s shoes, taking over the role in future MCU installments after Secret Wars and the anticipated X-Men reboot envisioned by Jake Schreier. This transition mirrors events from the comics, where such a passing of the torch occurred.
During our recent interview with Keen, we had the pleasure of discussing her impressive performance in Whistle. At the conclusion of our talk, we inquired about what it means to her to have a loyal fanbase advocating for her to become the next Wolverine, complete with the iconic costume.
"Absolutely, it means the world to me," Keen responded enthusiastically in the video above. "It's incredible to think that something we created a decade ago still resonates with so many people. I hold this character close to my heart, and it truly touches me to know that others feel the same way. It’s special to see that what we crafted has had such a lasting impact."
She went on to emphasize the importance of connecting with her audience: "Every time I learn that a performance I've given has affected someone emotionally, I feel this deep connection. It’s beautiful to witness so many people excited about it, and I am always thrilled when anyone wants to discuss it further."
In other interviews, Keen has been coy about revealing specific details regarding her potential return to the MCU, so we opted not to ask the usual question about Avengers: Doomsday. Instead, it was refreshing to hear her express genuine appreciation for the unwavering support she receives from fans. Keen is clearly aware of the abundance of fan art circulating on social media, showcasing her in Wolverine’s classic blue and yellow attire. One can’t help but feel optimistic that Marvel Studios is likely to bring this vision to life in the near future.
The narrative of Whistle follows a group of seemingly ordinary high school students who stumble upon a cursed object: an ancient Aztec Death Whistle. Upon blowing this whistle, they unleash a terrifying sound that calls forth their future deaths to pursue them relentlessly. As the friends grapple with increasing casualties, they delve into the artifact's sinister history in a desperate attempt to halt the dreadful events they’ve inadvertently set in motion.
Whistle is currently showing in theaters.
