Deadpool 3 Rumor Teases A Highly-Anticipated Marvel Movie Return From Logan

"Deadpool 3" is shaping up to be an unpredictable project. We know that Hugh Jackman's Wolverine will join Ryan Reynolds' titular antihero for the adventure, and he'll sport the X-Man's iconic yellow suit in the process. Apart from that, however, details about the project are being kept close to the vest, but an important character from Wolverine's life might be part of the proceedings.

According to a new rumor from Hollywood insider @CanWeGetSomeToast on X (formerly known as Twitter), Dafne Keen has been in talks to reprise the role of Laura Kinney/X-23 in the upcoming threequel. "Logan" revealed that the character was born from Wolverine's DNA and is therefore his daughter, so it makes sense to have Kinney make an appearance in his big comeback movie. After all, he'll probably want to let her know that he's alive again following his emotional death in "Logan."

Of course, rumors should be taken with a pinch of salt at the best of times, and Keen's potential involvement in "Deadpool 3" remains a mystery. What's more, there are other factors that may prevent the young "Logan" star from being reunited with Jackman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Following his emotional death, "Logan" ends with X-23 putting an X-sign on Wolverine's grave. Afterward, she ventures across the border with other young mutants so that they can find the Eden sanctuary and start their lives over. The conclusion is open-ended enough to tease future X-23 adventures, but is "Deadpool 3" the best vehicle for reintroducing her to MCU audiences?

Wolverine's inclusion in "Deadpool 3" could be a blessing and a curse for X-23's future on the screen. On one hand, it presents an opportunity for the character to find some closure while opening the door for her to have more superhero adventures. A standalone X-23 spin-off has been discussed since 2017, and the upcoming "Deadpool" sequel could set up that dream project.

However, "Deadpool 3" risks undoing the gravitas of "Logan" as the threequel will be a satirical superhero flick. Despite being part of the MCU, "Deadpool 3" will be R-rated like its predecessors. We can likely expect the Merc with the Mouth to continue breaking the fourth wall and lampooning the film's other characters. Is a comedy the best type of movie for X-23 to reconcile with her father after his noble warrior's death? Logan and X-23's history shouldn't be treated as a joke, and "Deadpool 3" will have to walk a delicate line to protect its legacy.

According to sources close to @CanWeGetSomeToast, Marvel was fully prepared for the SAG-AFTRA strike when it reportedly entered into negotiations with Dafne Keen and expects to re-enter negotiations when the strike is settled. That said, Keen being part of "Deadpool 3" will also depend on her being available once everything has returned to normal. As of this writing, everything is still up in the air, and plans are known to change in Hollywood.

For the sake of speculation, though, let's assume that Keen joins the cast of "Deadpool 3." Her character's inclusion would suggest that the film will be one big family affair for Logan, as the story also reportedly features the best villain from "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," Liev Schrieber's Sabretooth –- a mutant who just so happens to be Wolverine's half-brother –- as well.

These aren't the only exciting rumors surrounding "Deadpool 3," either. Jennifer Garner will reportedly resurrect Elektra as a tribute to early 2000s Marvel movies. Elsewhere, many fans are expecting Halle Berry to return as Storm, believing that she and other X-Men characters might join Wade and Wolverine for the festivities.