Reacher’s Agnez Mo Responds To Psylocke Fan Casting, Has One Complaint
Reacher’s Agnez Mo has her eyes set on one major Marvel role. The actress publicly responded to viral Psylocke fan-casting for the upcoming X-Men reboot, but she had one complaint about the buzz.
Reacher’s Agnez Mo wants to play Marvel’s Psylocke
Reacher star Agnez Mo has publicly campaigned to portray Psylocke in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men film. The Indonesian actress and pop icon shared her interest on X after fan-casting discussions surfaced online. Specifically, she posted, “Thanks! I’m just gonna put it out to the universe… Psylocke. @MarvelStudios @Marvel.” Mo additionally noted that an image circulating alongside the buzz was generated by AI.
Currently, Mo plays the role of Lila Hoth in Reacher Season 4 on Prime Video. This part represents her first significant Hollywood acting credit following a roughly 15-year break from on-screen work. Moreover, she holds the distinction of being Indonesia’s most decorated musical artist, earning over 190 accolades throughout her career.
The conversation initially started after X account BoinkBuzz highlighted the fan-casting movement. The post read, “Agnez Mo (Reacher) is now being Fan Cast to play ‘Psylocke’ in the Upcoming X-Men Reboot.” As a result, Mo’s response accumulated more than 800,000 views within hours. Another user also directly tagged Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios, urging them to “cast her bruh!!!!”
Meanwhile, Marvel Studios unveiled its first wave of X-Men casting during the D23 Expo on August 14. Feige confirmed Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and Kit Connor as Cyclops for the reboot. Christopher Abbott will portray Professor Charles Xavier, while Samara Weaving takes on Emma Frost. Inde Navarrette landed the part of Rogue, and Broadway actress Maya Boyd secured Storm.
Additionally, Adam Driver appeared via video to reveal his role as Nathaniel Milbury, the villain known as Mister Sinister. Feige stressed that additional casting announcements remain forthcoming.
Psylocke debuted in Captain Britain #8 back in 1976, created by Chris Claremont and Herb Trimpe. The telepathic mutant has long served as a key member of the X-Men roster. Jake Schreier will direct the film, arriving in theaters on May 5, 2028.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Comingsoon.net.
Source: Comingsoon.net