The speculation surrounding the villain of Deadpool & Wolverine has been further fueled by Ryan Reynolds’ social media activity, particularly his interaction with hints about Cassandra Nova, played by Emma Corrin.
According to a post by known insider AlexFromCC, Ryan Reynolds liked details about Cassandra Nova shared on social media. These details describe Cassandra as clever, sadistic, possessing a dark sense of humor, and being incredibly dangerous, even willing to kill beloved characters and posing a significant threat to the Multiverse. Reynolds’ acknowledgment of these details adds credibility to their accuracy.
So, who exactly is Cassandra Nova? In the comics, she is the sister of Professor Charles Xavier, with whom she shares a deep-seated rivalry. Despite being seemingly killed by Xavier in the womb, Cassandra manifested herself using his mental powers and became a formidable villain, orchestrating various acts of chaos and even assuming control of Xavier’s body.
In the MCU incarnation of Cassandra Nova, set to debut in Deadpool & Wolverine, she is depicted as emerging from the skull of a Giant-Man Variant, suggesting a pattern of hunting down multiversal Variants of her brother and murdering them. This aligns with reports of her sadistic nature. Additionally, Cassandra is shown going head-to-head with Wolverine in newly released footage, demonstrating her ability to control his actions.
While it remains unclear if the MCU version of Cassandra Nova shares the same origin and backstory as her comic book counterpart, one thing is certain: she will be a formidable adversary for Deadpool and Wolverine to face.
Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine is set to hit theaters on July 26, promising an epic showdown against Cassandra Nova and setting the stage for a thrilling cinematic experience.