In the Marvel Cinematic Universe's latest addition, Deadpool and Wolverine team up to face a new villain named Cassandra Nova. The sisters of Charles Xavier, both possessing powerful psychic abilities, have a complicated past that sets the stage for an epic showdown.
Cassandra Nova, played by Emma Corrin in the upcoming film, was recognized as evil in the womb by her brother and killed. She later formed a new body with the intention of getting revenge on Charles Xavier. The details of her motives and powers are yet to be fully revealed.
Deadpool, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds, is recruited by Paradox (Matthew MacFadyen), an agent at the Time Variance Authority, for a mission that will change 'the cinematic universe forever.' Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, is initially reluctant to join but eventually teams up with Deadpool to save their respective universes.
The villainous Cassandra Nova appears in both the trailers and teasers released so far. In one scene, she manipulates Wolverine's body without breaking a sweat after he attempts to attack her. Her powers include mind control and telekinesis, making her a formidable adversary for our heroes.
The trailer also hints at connections to the MCU with brief shots of Ant-Man's helmet and skull, as well as one of Doctor Strange's portals. The upcoming film marks Jackman's return as Wolverine after he hung up his claws with the 2017 pic 'Logan.'
The new trailer unveiled the villain for the film, Cassandra Nova, played by Corrin. Per the original Marvel comics, Cassandra is Charles Xavier's twin sister from the 'X-Men' series and has both mind control and telekinetic abilities. In one shot, she controls Wolverine's body without breaking a sweat after he attempts to attack her.
Deadpool pokes fun at Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige in the trailer, mentioning cocaine as something forbidden by the studio. The film will mark Marvel's first R-rated movie and is set to hit theaters on July 26.
