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a day ago
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Dafne Keen Breaks the Internet With Stunning Appearance at Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps Premiere
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Marvel multiverse may never be the same again after Dafne Keen, yes, that Dafne Keen, the razor-clawed breakout star of Logan and The Acolyte's mysterious Lyra, made a jaw-dropping appearance at the world premiere of Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Held at the iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and streamed live to Disney+ subscribers worldwide, the blue carpet affair was already stacked with A-list superstars, comic book legends, and surprise cameos. But one woman managed to steal the entire show without uttering a word. Just one look. One smolder. One power pose. And Twitter lost its damn mind. 'God, She's Such a Baddie': Social Media Erupts Over Dafne Keen's Arrival From the moment Keen stepped onto the carpet, styled in a sleek, fitted midnight-blue ensemble that played off Marvel's signature cosmic palette, the internet went into full meltdown mode. X (formerly Twitter) users wasted no time unleashing a tidal wave of reactions ranging from awestruck admiration to absurdly thirsty confessionals. 'God she's such a baddie,' one user tweeted, capturing the mood of the masses. 'Could stab me a million times with those claws and I wouldn't even be mad,' another posted. 'How do people even date someone this fine? I would literally pass out every time I see her,' another tweet read, blurring the line between humor and hysteria. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Dafne Keen attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) One fan couldn't resist connecting the dots between her presence and possible future Marvel appearances: 'WAIT… does this mean X-23 is coming back soon???' And while many fans took the opportunity to simply admire, others expressed frustration over how Keen's recent work hadn't given her the spotlight she clearly deserves. 'This makes me hate The Acolyte even more. You hid… THAT, with make-up!' 'Can we give her a movie that doesn't suck shit?' 'Kevin [Feige], bring her back and keep her as X-23 permanently and my life is yours.' LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Dafne Keen attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) The most savage redemption arc? 'I want to formally apologize to Dafne Keen for saying she looked like Ben Shapiro in some Acolyte promos. That was clearly Disney's fault.' From Lyra Silvertongue to Marvel Showstopper: Dafne Keen's Cinematic Journey At just 20 years old, Keen has become a genre mainstay, first tearing into audiences' hearts (and throats) as the feral Laura/X-23 in Logan (2017), before headlining HBO's His Dark Materials as Lyra Silvertongue. Most recently, she played Jecki Lon in The Acolyte, a role that divided fans not because of her performance, but due to the show's inconsistent reception. Her presence at the Fantastic Four premiere, where she was not listed on the official cast, immediately fueled speculation. Is Keen reprising her role as X-23 in the MCU? Is she joining a Young Avengers lineup? Will she claw her way into the Deadpool & Wolverine multiverse madness? Marvel fans are starving, and Keen might just be the secret weapon Kevin Feige plans to unleash next. Star-Studded Night With a Hint of the Cosmic More than 3,000 attendees gathered for the cinematic spectacle, which celebrated the highly anticipated launch of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Marvel's First Family was out in full force: Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm) all dazzled the crowd, alongside key supporting cast members Ralph Ineson (Galactus), Julia Garner (Silver Surfer), Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: (L-R) Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal attend The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Julia Garner attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Natasha Lyonne attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) Notably, Ioan Gruffudd, the Mr. Fantastic from the 2000s era, also walked the carpet, drawing nostalgic cheers. Composer Michael Giacchino led a surprise live orchestral performance of the film's musical suite, stunning both guests and online viewers alike. It was the first time a Disney+ livestream gave subscribers exclusive red-carpet access to a Marvel world premiere. Also spotted on the carpet were Dave Bautista, Simu Liu, Xochitl Gomez, Regan Aliyah, Skai Jackson, and Trevor Jackson. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Dave Bautista attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Simu Liu attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Xochitl Gomez attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Regan Aliyah attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Skai Jackson attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Trevor Jackson attends The Fantastic Four: First Steps World Premiere at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. (Photo byfor Disney) About the Film: Retro, Radiant, and Ravaged by Galactus Directed by Matt Shakman (WandaVision) and set against a stylized 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic backdrop, The Fantastic Four: First Steps chronicles the origin of Marvel's first superhero family. The team must navigate their personal struggles, scientific ambitions, and family dynamics while fending off the universe-devouring threat of Galactus and his Herald, the mysterious and magnetic Silver Surfer. Kevin Feige leads production, with executive producers Louis D'Esposito, Grant Curtis, Tim Lewis, and Robert Kulzer rounding out the dream team behind Marvel's return to form. Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters worldwide on July 25. 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Geek Tyrant
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Manny Jacinto Reveals a 'Brutal' Deleted Scene From THE ACOLYTE That Showed His Sith's True Darkness — GeekTyrant
At Denver Fan Expo, The Acolyte star Manny Jacinto revealed that one particularly intense moment showcasing his character's viciousness didn't make the final cut. Jacinto played Qimir, a seemingly chill, wine-sipping rogue who's ultimately revealed to be a deadly Sith assassin known as The Stranger. While he already gets his hands bloody in Episode 5, there was originally a scene that pushed his brutality even further. Jacinto said, via Screen Rant: 'Star Wars has always been PG, but you want to find some brutal aspects of these fights… There was one moment, I think, where I just take one Jedi and keep slamming his head on to a rock, because we wanted to show how brutal this guy could be, without any remorse,' That's a level of violence we've rarely see in Star Wars . The moment likely would've been part of the episode where he cuts down a squad of Jedi who corner him in the jungle. Even without the extra head-smashing, that lightsaber brawl was already one of the most vicious in the frnachise. While The Acolyte drew plenty of conversation online, it ultimately struggled with viewership, despite being Disney+'s second most-watched series of the year. The show was canceled after just one season, which pissed a lot of fans off. The cast included Amandla Stenberg in a dual role as Osha and Mae, Dafne Keen as Padawan Jecki, Charlie Barnett as Jedi Yord, Carrie-Anne Moss as Master Indara, and Lee Jung-jae as Master Sol. Rebecca Henderson and Jodie Turner-Smith also played key roles, with Leslye Headland ( Russian Doll ) creating the series. According to cinematographer Chris Teague, the team stayed grounded in Lucas's vision during production: "Leslye would always say, 'What would George do? What would George think?' And that was our guiding principle." As for what's next in the galaxy far, far away, The Mandalorian & Grogu is heading to theaters next May, and Ahsoka Season 2 is also expected to drop sometime in 2026.
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Star Wars health and safety boss with MBE for ‘cultural awareness' sues after sacking for calling colleague ‘white man'
She also worked on Disney's remake of Snow White REVENGE OF THE SACKED Star Wars health and safety boss with MBE for 'cultural awareness' sues after sacking for calling colleague 'white man' A STAR Wars health and safety boss with an MBE for cultural awareness is suing after being sacked for calling a colleague "white man". Sadi Khan, who worked on The Acolyte, was the first woman of colour employed as a head of health and safety on a Walt Disney series. Advertisement 2 Sadi Khan worked on The Acolyte Disney series Credit: Disney 2 Star Wars spinoff series The Acolyte Credit: Disney The single mum from Nottingham is suing the production company for unfair dismissal after being sacked for referring to a colleague as a 'white man'. She worked for Blue Stockings, which is owned by the Disney subsidiary Lucasfilm. She is suing Blue Stockings for unfair dismissal, sex and race discrimination, harassment and victimisation after she was dismissed for gross misconduct in November 2022. Ms Khan also worked as the health and safety co-ordinator on Disney's controversial remake of Snow White. Advertisement The mum, who is of Pakistani heritage, claims she was sacked after blowing the whistle on unsafe working conditions. She was awarded an MBE in 2018 for cultural and religious awareness and training and services to the vulnerable. Ms Khan told an employment tribunal in Reading: 'If it was Tom Cruise saying they have to take health and safety seriously, they'd have listened to him, but they took no notice of me," The Times reported. She claimed there was a 'campaign' against her. Advertisement The tribunal heard Ms Khan was sacked for referring to a bloke who was hired in a more senior role as a 'white man' and for 'making inappropriate comments' to her colleagues. But she insisted she said it in a "factual" way, and didn't mean for it to be derogatory. Blue Stockings denies the allegations, and the case continues.
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Star Wars health and safety boss with MBE for ‘cultural awareness' sues after sacking for calling colleague ‘white man'
A STAR Wars health and safety boss with an MBE for cultural awareness is suing after being sacked for calling a colleague "white man". Sadi Khan, who worked on The Acolyte, was the first woman of colour employed as a head of health and safety on a Walt Disney series. 2 Sadi Khan worked on The Acolyte Disney series Credit: Disney 2 Star Wars spinoff series The Acolyte Credit: Disney The single mum from Nottingham is suing the production company for unfair dismissal after being sacked for referring to a colleague as a 'white man'. She worked for Blue Stockings, which is owned by the Disney subsidiary Lucasfilm. She is suing Blue Stockings for unfair dismissal, sex and race discrimination, harassment and victimisation after she was dismissed for gross misconduct in November 2022. Ms Khan also worked as the health and safety co-ordinator on Disney's controversial remake of Snow White. The mum, who is of Pakistani heritage, claims she was sacked after blowing the whistle on unsafe working conditions. She was awarded an MBE in 2018 for cultural and religious awareness and training and services to the vulnerable. Ms Khan told an employment tribunal in Reading: 'If it was Tom Cruise saying they have to take health and safety seriously, they'd have listened to him, but they took no notice of me," She claimed there was a 'campaign' against her. Most read in The Sun The tribunal heard Ms Khan was sacked for referring to a bloke who was hired in a more senior role as a 'white man' and for 'making inappropriate comments' to her colleagues. But she insisted she said it in a "factual" way, and didn't mean for it to be derogatory. Blue Stockings denies the allegations, and the case continues.
Business Insider
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
A complete guide to every major character in 'Squid Game' season 3, and who plays them
Seong Gi-hun In season one, Seong Gi-hun (Player 456) was a broke divorced father who participated in the games to pay off his debts and his mother's diabetes treatment. However, he loses his sunny personality after witnessing his friends die in the games, and his mother dies of her disease. In season two, he tried to take down the organization running the games, but instead signed up to compete again, hoping to disrupt from the inside. After his rebellion failed, and the game guards kept him alive, Gi-hun is looking for a new reason to live and hope in season three. Gi-hun is played by Lee Jung-jae, who starred in "The Acolyte." Hwang In-ho / The Front Man Hwang In-ho, also known as the Front Man, is the leader of the games. In season two, he infiltrated the games as Player 001 to manipulate Gi-hun and find out his plan to disrupt the games. At the end of season two, he faked his death over the radio to Gi-hun during the rebellion so he could return to his role as leader of the games. Lee Byung-hun, who starred in "GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra" and Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters," plays In-ho. Hwang Jun-ho Hwang Jun-ho is In-ho's brother and a police detective. In season one, Jun-ho infiltrated the games to find his brother. Jun-ho discovers that In-ho is the leader of the games. To protect his secret, In-ho shoots Jun-ho, who then falls off a cliff. Jun-ho survives and, in season two, he works with Gi-hun to track down the games to stop them for good. Wi Ha-jun plays Jun-ho. Choi Woo-seok Choi Woo-seok was introduced in season two as an employee of Gi-hun's former creditor, Mr Kim. He helped Mr Kim and Gi-hun find the recruiter for the games. After the recruiter kills Mr Kim, Woo-seok vows to help Gi-hun take down the organization running the games. At the end of season two, he and Jun-ho use boats to track down the island where the games are taking place. Kang Dae-ho Kang Dae-ho (Player 388) is a former marine and ally of Gi-hun. In the season two finale, he takes part in the rebellion, but his fear takes over him. When he is sent back to the sleeping area to collect more bullets, he doesn't return, which leads to the rebellion falling apart. Kang Ha-neul plays Dae-ho. Lee Myung-gi Lee Myung-gi (Player 333) is a former influencer who tricked many people out of millions of South Korean Won by promoting a crypto scam. He also lost money in the scam and is trying to win enough money to pay his debts and return to his life of riches. Yim Si-wan plays Myung-gi. Kim Jun-hee Kim Jun-hee (Player 222) is Myung-gi's former girlfriend and is pregnant with his child, which slows her down in the games. Though Myung-gi wants to help her in the games, she doesn't trust him after he ghosted her after the crypto scam. She allies with Gi-hun, Yon-sik, Dae-ho, Geum-ja, and Hyun-ju. Park Yong-sik Park Yon-sik signed up for the games to pay off his debts, but he learns that his mother also signed up. He tries to protect her, but he lacks a backbone and is often bossed around by her. Yang Dong-geun plays Yon-sik. Jang Geum-ja Jang Geum-ja is a caring mother who tries to protect Yon-sik and help Jun-hee with her pregnancy. In the season two finale, she stops Yon-sik from joining the rebellion and saves Hyun-ju's life. Kang Ae-sim plays Geum-ja. Cho Hyun-ju Cho Hyun-ju is a former special forces soldier who had to resign after she started transitioning into a woman. She wants to get enough money to leave and finish her transition in Thailand. Hyun-ju joins the rebellion and heads to the sleeping area to find more bullets when Dae-ho fails to return. But Geum-ja stops her from leaving with the bullets, ensuring Hyun-ju is one of the few rebels to survive. Nam-gyu Nam-gyu (Player 124) is one of the main antagonists within the player group. In season two, he and Thanos, another player, bully the weaker people around them and are indifferent to all the deaths that occur in the games. At the end of the season, Thanos is killed by Myung-gi, so Nam-gyu takes his secret drug stash and continues the bullying. Roh Jae-won plays Nam-gyu. Park Min-su Park Min-su (Player 125) is a young, timid man who is forced to ally with Nam-gyu and Thanos. In reality, the only friend he made is a rebellious woman called Se-mi. In the season two finale, Nam-gyu corners and kills Se-mi, and Min-su is too afraid to stop him. Lee David plays Park Min-su. Seon-nyeo Seon-nyeo is a creepy shaman who tries to scare her fellow players. Toward the end of season two, she had formed a small cult. Chae Kook-hee plays Seon-nyeo. Kang No-eul No-eul is a woman who fled North Korea, but her daughter wasn't able to escape. No-eul works hard to get money to be able to search for her daughter, leading her to join the games as a guard. In season two, she tries to stop a group of guards who are harvesting organs of the dying players. Captain Park Captain Park is the fisherman who saved Jun-ho's life after he was shot and fell off the cliff. He helps Jun-ho and a team of mercenaries look for the games' island on his boat. Secretly, he's working for the organization that runs the games and is sabotaging Jun-ho's operation.
