While it remains to be seen whether Keke Palmer will get the chance to play Rogue in an official Marvel Studios production, he’s sure to make an impact by channeling the fan-favorite X-Man of his own accord this Halloween weekend.
On Twitter, Palmer shared a collection of photos featuring himself in a detailed Rogue cosplay. “You have a request…” he wrote. The first photo serves as a poster for the fictional film titled X-Men Origins: Rogue, while the second saw Palmer-as-Rogue stomp on the head of the defeated Sentinel. The third photo sees him floating above the city, while the fourth and final photo shows him perched on top of a fighter jet. Palmer also posted a funny video with special effects of himself as Rogue on Instagram.
Keke Palmer Goes Naughty
With Marvel Studios slowly but surely introducing mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe following The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, there’s been a lot of speculation as to who could star in the new film. X-Men film and any adjacent potential projects. Last month, one Marvel fan stated that Palmer should play the role of Rogue in the MCU. Shout: Resurrection alum to answer, “Come on agenttttt.”
Earlier this month, Palmer was asked if his interest in playing Rogue had led to talks with Marvel Studios. “That’s a secret, sugar,” he joked, referring to the Rogue’s signature southern accent. “No, I’m kidding. I don’t know. I just know that the fans, the way the fans order me, baby, online, I have to do a show every week. So if we add Marvel to it, hey, let’s do it. I’m ready. for Rogue.”
Created by Chris Claremont and Michael Golden, Anna Marie/Rogue first appeared in 1981 Annual Avengers #10. He was originally introduced as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, though later became a fan-favorite member of the heroic X-Men. A version of Rogue named Marie D’Ancanto was previously played in live-action by Anna Paquin on 20th Century Fox. X-Men movie franchise. Paquin first played Rogue in the 2000s X-Menthen reprised his role in 2003 X22007’s X-Men: The Last Stand and 2014 X-Men: Past Past Days. Paquin’s Rogue only has a cameo in theatrical cut Past Past Daysdespite having a bigger role in the proper title Naughty Cut.
At this stage, Fox X-Men Universe stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are scheduled to reprise their roles as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively, in Marvel Studios’ 2024 MCU film. Deadpool 3. Meanwhile, the future of other Marvel mutants on screen remains unclear. That said, Marvel Studios has made casting of prominent fans a reality before, especially with John Krasinski stepping into the role of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
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