Early this week, Marvel announced the exciting new trailer for “Deadpool & Wolverine,” bringing back Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in their iconic roles from “Deadpool” and “Logan.” This movie marks Deadpool’s first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Alongside Deadpool, the trailer introduces a new character to the MCU: villain Cassandra Nova, portrayed by Emma Corrin of “The Crown” fame.
What Role Does Cassandra Nova Play?
Cassandra Nova emerges as a major challenge for Deadpool and Wolverine as they team up in an epic quest to save the universe in the upcoming film, releasing on July 26. This movie is Marvel’s first release of the year, following their announcement to reduce their output to one movie annually. In the film, Deadpool is recruited by Paradox, played by Matthew MacFadyen, an agent from the Time Variance Alliance. Their mission promises to alter “the cinematic universe forever,” according to Deadpool in the trailer, and it sets the stage for future Avengers films.
A Glimpse of Battle World and Classic Wolverine
The trailer offers a peek at a variant of Wolverine donning the classic blue and gold suit for the first time in a live-action film, described as having “let down his entire world.” Deadpool seeks Wolverine’s help to protect his own world, ensuring the safety of his new friends and family. Their adventure appears to take them to “Battle World,” a place formed from the remnants of destroyed realities after the collapse of the Multiverse.
Who is Cassandra Nova?
One of the major foes shown in the trailer is a bald woman with telekinetic powers fighting Wolverine. This character is revealed to be Charles Xavier’s twin sister, Cassandra Nova. The backstory from Marvel comics tells us that while they were in the womb, Charles sensed Cassandra’s malevolence and caused her stillbirth. Despite this, Cassandra managed to create a new body for herself, driven by a desire for revenge against Charles.
Cassandra Nova’s Motives in the Film
The exact intentions of Cassandra Nova in “Deadpool & Wolverine” remain a mystery, though the trailer hints at her involvement with the line, “Boys are so silly.” As the film approaches, it will be interesting to see what Cassandra Nova brings to the MCU, making her a character to keep an eye on.
