Insider MyTimeToShineHello reported that Dafne Keen is in talks to return to the role of Laura Kinney, also known as X-23, in one of Marvel Studios' upcoming projects. The source later clarified that this is not about the upcoming "X-Men" reboot.
In that case, it could be about participating in the next "Avengers" films. As early as 2024, insider Alex Perez claimed that X-23 would appear in future films of the series, and in 2025, he again hinted at Laura's return along with Deadpool and Wolverine. Principal photography for "Avengers: Doctor Doom" has already been completed, so "Secret Wars" seems a more likely option, but Marvel Studios has not confirmed this information.
Keen herself previously said that she would gladly continue to play the character:
"I would be happy to come back. There are so many great comics written about her that could be adapted. It would be a dream come true. I would never get tired of playing her, so I would agree even if they called me for just five minutes."
Keen debuted as Laura in 2017's "Logan" and returned to the role seven years later in "Deadpool & Wolverine."
"Avengers: Doctor Doom" will be released on December 18, 2026, and "Secret Wars" will premiere in 2027.