Apocalypse Will Dazzler and Psylocke be in?

[EightiesDazzler]

I think Dazzler has such a glam sensibility in the comics that having her in the eighties would be a perfect fit. Her power signature is visually glam. Her sass is glam. pairing that with some new wave, synthy dream pop with a beat would be perfect, especially since she depends on music to produce light. wouldn't it rock?

Now that they've killed off Emma Frost, this also makes room for another telepath. Even if Jean is introduced, I just saw the cartoon plot line where Apocalypse needed a fleet of telepaths to achieve his designs, and there was a lengthy subplot in which Archangel fought others who were on the hunt for Psylocke. now, I'm more familiar with actual comic story lines but I'm just suggesting having Psylocke could work. She would need to be done right, though. she's not some street urchin like in X3: quintessential Psylocke needs to have that stiff British upper lip thing, that firmly embedded sense of decorum and propriety to offset her sex appeal and impossibly sleek ninja moves. I think Chris Claremont defined Psylocke's moves when he called it "poetry in motion".

Who's with me?

 

[Dasher10]

Probably not. We're looking at a cast of Xavier, Beast, Magneto, Mystique and Wolverine all returning plus Cyclops, Phoenix, Gambit, Nightcrawler and Storm as new heroes and Apocalypse and potentially Archangel as villains. (I'm expecting the last three Horsemen to be a brainwashed Weapon X Wolverine as war, undead Banshee as famine and a traitorous Beast as pestilence.)

Psylocke was confirmed to be in X-Force. Dazzler on the other hand is a movie that Marvel has tried to push Fox to make but I don't see her popping up here. Also, Dazzler's style changes with the times. She was disco in the 70s, she was glam in the 80s, she wasn't present in the 90s and since the 2000s has settled on a punk rock motif which is REALLY present under Bendis.

Dazzler can fit into any era depending on what's cool at the time.

 

[Specter313]

Probably not. We're looking at a cast of Xavier, Beast, Magneto, Mystique and Wolverine all returning plus Cyclops, Phoenix, Gambit, Nightcrawler and Storm as new heroes and Apocalypse and potentially Archangel as villains. (I'm expecting the last three Horsemen to be a brainwashed Weapon X Wolverine as war, undead Banshee as famine and a traitorous Beast as pestilence.)

Psylocke was confirmed to be in X-Force. Dazzler on the other hand is a movie that Marvel has tried to push Fox to make but I don't see her popping up here. Also, Dazzler's style changes with the times. She was disco in the 70s, she was glam in the 80s, she wasn't present in the 90s and since the 2000s has settled on a punk rock motif which is REALLY present under Bendis.

Dazzler can fit into any era depending on what's cool at the time.

No one's been confirmed for X-Force yet. Heck, the movie itself hasn't been given the full greenlight since the one guy is still working on the script and it hasn't gotten past that yet.

 

[Sullstar]

Psylocke hasn't been confirmed in X-Force but she is reported to likely be in it if it goes ahead. As for the movie itself it was said the script was done and edited. Fox just changed their plans and haven't green-lit it

 

[psylockolussus]

I really want to see with Psylocke work with the Ot cast members/characters.

Dazzler would fit in nicely in a period piece.

 

[BeholdMe]

I really want to see with Psylocke work with the Ot cast members/characters.

Dazzler would fit in nicely in a period piece.

Yes to both of your statments,I think Psylocke would fit very well into the OT team, hopefully the uppity British woman that I love but I wouldnt mind her appearing in the past. Dazzler on the other hand I think its the perfect oppurtunity for her to make an appearance in the past Im not certain why they wont use her.

 

[EightiesDazzler]

Probably not. We're looking at a cast of Xavier, Beast, Magneto, Mystique and Wolverine all returning plus Cyclops, Phoenix, Gambit, Nightcrawler and Storm as new heroes and Apocalypse and potentially Archangel as villains. (I'm expecting the last three Horsemen to be a brainwashed Weapon X Wolverine as war, undead Banshee as famine and a traitorous Beast as pestilence.)

Psylocke was confirmed to be in X-Force. Dazzler on the other hand is a movie that Marvel has tried to push Fox to make but I don't see her popping up here. Also, Dazzler's style changes with the times. She was disco in the 70s, she was glam in the 80s, she wasn't present in the 90s and since the 2000s has settled on a punk rock motif which is REALLY present under Bendis.

Dazzler can fit into any era depending on what's cool at the time.

They can all fit into any era, especially since most of them actually have. on the other hand, Dazzler's power signature and character are *particularly well-suited* for the eighties. To add, in fact she was used in the nineties as I have those comics and anybody can find those issues.

It's not just that the X-Force script has not been greenlit, but has apparently been put on hold after X-Men Apocalypse was announced. what this suggests is that any plans that were intended for that film may or may not be scrapped since Apocalypse takes precedence. that means if something conflicts between the two films, whatever that had been planned for the X-Force movie would more than likely be what gets cut if it is decided that it should work better in this movie, which takes priority and is actually on the go. The fact that a script for X-Force is finished and edited does not mean that it is going to happen as scripts that are completed end up biting the dust or getting reworked all the time.

That said, there is nothing to say that introducing Psylocke in apocalypse would mean she would be out of X-Force as she could end up being part of that team. I do think there is less of a likelihood that Psylocke will be in this than say Dazzler for example, who I would have to reiterate is very well suited for the eighties.

 

[mikeyh89]

I really, really hope to see Dazzler in this. I think it's the perfect time to introduce her. I do fear though that she likely won't be in it since the movie already seems pretty jam-packed. But with it being in the 80s, it would be great to see her. She's a fresh face and I'd love to see her powers on screen.

 

[HIA]

since the 80's world should be full of mutants at that point, one would guess the movie will show plenty of new characters, either as supporting, small roles or cameos.
But..... who knows what story they have in mind.

 

[x-er]

Now that they've killed off Emma Frost, this also makes room for another telepath.

Interesting suggestions but... Is Emma really dead? I never saw any official sign of her death in DOFP other than

Spoiler

Magneto thinking she was dead. Also, you can see one of the future Sentinels using her diamond powers in the last fight. That could mean that she was locked up like Eric in the past but I wouldn't say for sure that she was killed.

 

[GuestStar2004]

Il be surprised if apocalypse doesn't have quite a lot of new mutants involved, it should be a lot bigger then just a small character story with apocalypse being the villain

 

[CyclopsWasRight]

They can all fit into any era, especially since most of them actually have. on the other hand, Dazzler's power signature and character are *particularly well-suited* for the eighties. To add, in fact she was used in the nineties as I have those comics and anybody can find those issues.

It's not just that the X-Force script has not been greenlit, but has apparently been put on hold after X-Men Apocalypse was announced. what this suggests is that any plans that were intended for that film may or may not be scrapped since Apocalypse takes precedence. that means if something conflicts between the two films, whatever that had been planned for the X-Force movie would more than likely be what gets cut if it is decided that it should work better in this movie, which takes priority and is actually on the go. The fact that a script for X-Force is finished and edited does not mean that it is going to happen as scripts that are completed end up biting the dust or getting reworked all the time.

That said, there is nothing to say that introducing Psylocke in apocalypse would mean she would be out of X-Force as she could end up being part of that team. I do think there is less of a likelihood that Psylocke will be in this than say Dazzler for example, who I would have to reiterate is very well suited for the eighties.

If what they've got planned for X-Force doesn't interfere with Apocalypse I see no reason for them not to get moving on it.

 

[def28]

I think Dazzler has such a glam sensibility in the comics that having her in the eighties would be a perfect fit. Her power signature is visually glam. Her sass is glam. pairing that with some new wave, synthy dream pop with a beat would be perfect, especially since she depends on music to produce light. wouldn't it rock?

Now that they've killed off Emma Frost, this also makes room for another telepath. Even if Jean is introduced, I just saw the cartoon plot line where Apocalypse needed a fleet of telepaths to achieve his designs, and there was a lengthy subplot in which Archangel fought others who were on the hunt for Psylocke. now, I'm more familiar with actual comic story lines but I'm just suggesting having Psylocke could work. She would need to be done right, though. she's not some street urchin like in X3: quintessential Psylocke needs to have that stiff British upper lip thing, that firmly embedded sense of decorum and propriety to offset her sex appeal and impossibly sleek ninja moves. I think Chris Claremont defined Psylocke's moves when he called it "poetry in motion".

Who's with me?

Yes to Dazzler. No to Psylocke, unless the slim chance happens were both her and Warren are here and that will actually have focus. Otherwise just wait and use her in an X-Force, Wolverine 3 or an OT scenario where she can have more to do. Really depends who she is around imo. If they use her here I think they would have to use her as an opponent to Jean. Which I personally don't want to see happen, cause she will get worked and probably not show up again.

Like Dasher said, this film is already likely to have Cyc, Storm, Jean, Gambit, Beast, Logan, Magneto, Quicksilver, Mystique and Prof X in larger roles. Quicksilver has two sisters that have a solid chance at showing up as well. That's a pretty heavy roster with tons of A listers in leads and supporting. With Dazzler she can be used more for show and contrasting personality in one film and never pop up again imo. So she's good for a limited role and effects. Betsy needs development and potential for grander stories down the line. Specifically with Warren. Or else it's gonna be another Emma Frost situation where they just waste a major character. I get these films are not 100% accurate, but there are some basics and planning I think they should focus on, instead of throwing in tons of characters who could shine else where in other stories down the line.

But hey, if they have a good way of setting her up then do it. I just personally can't see that happening with all the focus needed for other characters here and what they have done in the past.

 

[BeholdMe]

Id would be cool to introduce Polaris or Scarlet Witch in this movie, i honestly dont know if that will happen likely just SW since Polaris has very similar powers to Magneto but what do I know. If SW is in it she needs to use her hex witch like abilities not just a telekinesis type thing. I do agree with the majority saying if Psylocke is introduced she needs some development.

 

[psylockolussus]

Yes to both of your statments,I think Psylocke would fit very well into the OT team.

She would and with a great writer, she could easily shine even if the roster of X-Men is already big. Nightcrawler was a good addition in X2 and in X3, it was Beast. If there's a X-Men 5, aside from Gambit, she is the best candidate to join the X-Men or at least work with them.

I don't want to see her on X-Force, like she only joined the X-Force during this decade, if there has to be female members of the X-Force, it should be Boom Boom, Feral, Domino, Copycat or Wolfsbane.

 

[BeholdMe]

She would and with a great writer, she could easily shine even if the roster of X-Men is already big. Nightcrawler was a good addition in X2 and in X3, it was Beast. If there's a X-Men 5, aside from Gambit, she is the best candidate to join the X-Men or at least work with them.

I don't want to see her on X-Force, like she only joined the X-Force during this decade, if there has to be female members of the X-Force, it should be Boom Boom, Feral, Domino, Copycat or Wolfsbane.

I think she could very easily stand out if they decide to do another current day XMen, because either way im fine with the period pieces as well a present day timelines. I do want to see Psylocke done justice because i like her and X3 was such a horrible representation of her character. I wouldnt mind seeing her in XForce because eventhough she joined late she has a prominent presence in it now and had some great stories to come out of it, though id like Boom Boom and Domino.

 

[Smilodon]

I don't think they'll add another telepath in a movie where Charles and Jean are there. She's a badass fighter, but we'll also have plenty of those in Apocalypse most likely. I'd much rather have her in a later movie down the line be it X-Force or another OT or Wolverine 3. I'd like to have her and Domino in an X-Force (and didn't Liefield or Wadlow hint at that? Though the movie isn't greenlit they at least had a classic roster?)

 

[psylockolussus]

I don't think they'll add another telepath in a movie where Charles and Jean are there. She's a badass fighter, but we'll also have plenty of those in Apocalypse most likely. I'd much rather have her in a later movie down the line be it X-Force or another OT or Wolverine 3. I'd like to have her and Domino in an X-Force (and didn't Liefield or Wadlow hint at that? Though the movie isn't greenlit they at least had a classic roster?)

The thing is Psylocke is not only a telepath, she's a skilled fighter, she has these psychic knives and she could even be the female Wolverine of the film series based on her personality. If Psylocke being a telepath didn't stop the comic-book writers from putting her on the main team (X-Men vol. 2 #1 comes into my mind), I don't think it should be an issue with these X-Men films. After-all, she's an a-list X-Men character and I feel like the X-Men team needs a new female face in the team and she's the best candidate for that. It can't always be Jean, Storm, Kitty and Rogue right?

 

[Smilodon]

I know she's a badass fighter, which is why I want to see her in a film where she'll be focused on instead of fighting for screentime against the likes of Cyclops, Storm, Jean, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Gambit, Quicksilver and Apocalypse. I'm not saying she can't stand toe to toe with those other A-list X-Men or the writers are incapable of that, but even in DOFP the future mutants didn't really get to do as much as we would've liked and I'd much rather have an A-lister like her be treated like one instead of being sidelined in a film with other prominent X-Men.

(Plus if we use her in the future then maybe we could see her relationship with Angel etc.)

I'm in no rush to see her yet. I'd rather much have a great Apocalypse movie that'll introduce the original three and lay the foundation for a new trilogy where we can see the newly rebooted mutant world explored to the fullest!

 

[x-er]

would it be bad if they cast an American actress in the role of Psylocke? I always pictured Charlize Theron in the role (mostly based on her look and moves in Aeon Flux). That, and Jennifer Garner. (I don't know many Western actresses of Asian descent.)

 

[BeholdMe]

I cant really see Charlize Theron as Psylocke,but I would much rather them have an Asian woman to portray her.

 

[psylockolussus]

I know she's a badass fighter, which is why I want to see her in a film where she'll be focused on instead of fighting for screentime against the likes of Cyclops, Storm, Jean, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Gambit, Quicksilver and Apocalypse. I'm not saying she can't stand toe to toe with those other A-list X-Men or the writers are incapable of that, but even in DOFP the future mutants didn't really get to do as much as we would've liked and I'd much rather have an A-lister like her be treated like one instead of being sidelined in a film with other prominent X-Men.

(Plus if we use her in the future then maybe we could see her relationship with Angel etc.)

I'm in no rush to see her yet. I'd rather much have a great Apocalypse movie that'll introduce the original three and lay the foundation for a new trilogy where we can see the newly rebooted mutant world explored to the fullest!

Oh I don't want to see Psylocke in Apocalypse. I want to see her in a film that features the original cast again.

 

[Smilodon]

I can really see Charlize Theron as Psylocke. She looked great in Aeon Flux, but I'd much rather have an Asian woman portray her in a film, and I think given how Fox tried to target various international markets in DOFP we'll see an Asian woman for sure portray her. Maggie Q is the first that comes to mind for these types of roles but she's been typecast so who knows of an Asian actress that could take on the role of Betsy Braddock.

 

[def28]

There's alot of examples in the X-Force casting thread. I'd be more then fine with Q but I'd much prefer they cast a British actress for Psylocke regardless if she's White or Asian.

Charlize is way better suited for someone like Emma Frost. She can play a likeable heartless ***** like nobody can.

 

[raisethe3]

I cant really see Charlize Theron as Psylocke,but I would much rather them have an Asian woman to portray her.

Agreed. Kelly Hu would probably be perfect to play her. But too bad, she played Lady Deathstrike already. Not that its wrong or anything, it just a small selective few who can actually fit the Psylocke role type out there.