The Crown star Emma Corrin joins Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool 3

Deadpool 3, the upcoming Marvel sequel has found its villain in The Crown star Emma Corrin. The actress is expected to portray the villain opposite Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.

Reynolds announced the exciting news of Corrin’s casting on Twitter, writing, “New addition to the family! The Deadpool family, for clarity. Which is just like a real family except with less swearing…. Welcome, Emma Corrin!”

New addition to the family! The Deadpool family, for clarity. Which is just like a real family except with less swearing… Welcome, Emma Corrin! ⚔️❤️⚔️ pic.twitter.com/LSobi4AqO9
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) February 14, 2023

As The Hollywood Reporter notes, Corrin – who is best known for portraying Princess Diana on Netflix’s royal drama The Crown – is expected to play the villain. The new film will also be luring Jackman out of retirement as Wolverine.

Deadpool 3 is being helmed by Reynolds’ Free Guy and The Adam Project director Shawn Levy. The film is supposed to be the first R-rated installment in Disney’s MCU. Franchise screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are returning to pen the third outing.

Meanwhile on the work front, Corrins is best known for portraying Lady Diana Spencer in Season 4 of the Netflix’s The Crown. The role also earned the actress Golden Globe and Critics Choice awards as well SAG and Emmy nominations.

Corrins, who is non-binary and uses they/ them pronouns, also starred in the romantic drama My Policeman opposite Harry Styles and in Lady Chatterley’s Lover alongside Jack O’Connell.

Deadpool 3 is slated for a release in theaters on September 6, 2024.

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