A new Avengers: Doomsday casting rumor is gaining traction with fans. A beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe star may appear in the highly anticipated film.
According to well-known industry insider James Mack, “Dafne Keen will return as X-23 in Avengers: Doomsday in a cameo appearance.” The actress made her feature film debut as Laura, aka X-23, in the acclaimed 2017 movie Logan. She reprised the role in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Readers should note that Keen’s involvement in Avengers: Doomsday is currently just a rumor. Whether the actress will return as Laura remains to be seen.
Avengers: Doomsday has already sparked plenty of casting speculation
Avengers: Doomsday is set to feature the MCU‘s biggest ensemble cast since Endgame. The movie will bring together the franchise’s major superheroes for an epic incursion against Doctor Doom. While most returning cast members have been confirmed, speculation continues about surprise appearances.
After Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman made promotional appearances for Doomsday, fans were convinced they might return as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively.
Additionally, Benedict Cumberbatch is also widely rumored to reprise his role as Doctor Strange in the film. The character has already dabbled in alternate realities and incursions in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Fans also believe that Tom Holland’s Spider-Man may make an appearance.
Most recently, The Hollywood Reporter stated Sandra Hüller has been cast in an undisclosed cameo role in Avengers: Doomsday. The actress earned an Oscar nomination for her phenomenal performance in Anatomy of a Fall and recently starred alongside Ryan Gosling in the popular sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.
MCU stars confirmed to return include Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, and Tom Hiddleston as Loki, to name only a few. Additionally, the original X-Men cast, including Ian McKellen, James Marsden, and Patrick Stewart, will also reprise their roles.
Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Originally reported on SuperHeroHype.
