Morena Baccarin plays Vanessa Carlyle in the Deadpool franchise, including the latest blockbuster Deadpool and Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. However, the actress did not get a chance to portray her character’s alter ego copycat.
In an interview with ComicBook to promote his new apocalyptic action thriller film, Elevation, he talked about the possibility of bringing Copycat to life on the big screen. “I’ve been waiting for about five years,” she said of playing the shapeshifter. “I’m not getting any younger or thinner, so it’s time.”
His character debuted in 2016’s Deadpool, which also launched Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth franchise. The relationship between Vanessa and Wade added an emotional quotient to the action-packed film and this continued into Deadpool 2. In Deadpool and Wolverine, Baccarin reprized the role, but it seems they were no longer a couple.
Although Vanessa’s story still provides the film with much-needed heart, comic fans have been waiting to see her copycat mutant version in action. Possessing the ability to shape-shift, she meets Wade Wilson before becoming Deadpool and after their breakup, she becomes a mercenary in her own right. She can also copy other people’s appearance, powers, personality, and memories. Additionally, proximity to the target increases his powers.
Will Vanessa’s alter ego make a cameo in the upcoming films? Despite the actress’ desire to bring the character to the big screen, there has been no news regarding it. Then again, Marvel is known for its secret-keeping power.
The franchise’s lineup includes Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, The Thunderbolts, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps all arriving in 2025. Avengers: Doomsday which also marks the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the franchise. The villain Dr. Doom.
Additionally, the fourth installment of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films will be released by 2026. Another highly anticipated project is Avengers: Secret Wars which is scheduled to release in 2027.
