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[LordOfLore]

Musician-turned-actor Janelle Monáe is the new frontrunner for the role of Domino in 20th Century Fox's untitled Deadpool sequel, according to The Hashtag Show. Citing unnamed sources, show co-host Joe Deckelmeier says that the Hidden Figures actor is "the new frontrunner."

The 31-year-old Monáe segued from music to acting in 2016 with supporting roles in both Hidden Figures and Moonlight. She also performed voice-over work in Rio and American Dad.

Kerry Washington was previously rumored to be the frontrunner for Domino (also via The Hashtag Show's sources).

Quite a lot of people rumored for this role now.

 

[NegroNinja]

I actually don't have a problem with that. Love me some Janelle Monae.

 

[Ratrat]

Hm...I guess she wont be releasing a new album any time soon.

 

[Discotheque]

much happier with this than kerry washington.

also god damn she looked amazing in Moonlight.

 

[F0rneus]

Nope.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

Make this happen. Janella is so awesome.

 

[caliph95]

Nope.

Well that didn't last long

 

[RocBase]

Nope.

Damn. Was actually pretty hyped about this, even if it was for a quick sec.

 

[Sesha]

Nope.

Good. She can play Monica Rambeau in Captain Marvel instead.

 

[F0rneus]

Good. She can play Monica Rambeau in Captain Marvel instead.

Pulsar, all day, errday.

 

[Sarcastic Poster]

No thanks. I need her album sooner rather than later.

 

[NoRéN]

I actually don't have a problem with that. Love me some Janelle Monae.

said everyone ever!

 

[Ronin Ray]

Off topic but I really wish she could perform the Superbowl half time show. How was she in hidden figures ? I have only seen moonlight

 

[Messi]

I'd like Olivia Wilde as Domino

 

[TheRedSnifit]

They should have Idris Elba play her.

 

[tabs2002]

Nope.

Bummer

 

[Calabi]

Hm...I guess she wont be releasing a new album any time soon.

She could record her stuff in a weekend, someone else will likely write the music, edit and master it.

 

[brawly]

Would've liked Elizabeth Debicki (The Man from U.N.C.L.E)

though she's in GotG2 and taller than Ryan.

 

[Messofanego]

OMG YES PLS

Loved her in Hidden Figures and Moonlight. Go see her in Hidden Figures where she has a bigger role, she's great in it.

Nope.

Haha well there it is.

 

[Slayven]

Good. She can play Monica Rambeau in Captain Marvel instead.

My god yes.

 

[ArgyleReptile]

My god yes.

Does that mean you'll support Captain Marvel if Monica shows up as the Black Best Friend™?

 

[lucebuce12]

I googled her and her hair immediately reminded me of Jotaro Kujo.

Haven't seen her performance in anything so I can't comment on that, though just visually I could definitely see her as Domino.

 

[Slayven]

Does that mean you'll support Captain Marvel if Monica shows up as the Black Best Friend™?

Only if black friend takes up the mantle after carol dies fucking up

 

[Disgraced]

Deadpool 2 has Domino? Fuckin' sick.

 

[VAD]

Isn't Domino supposed to be super white? How does that work with a black actress? Whiteface? In before various outrages.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Nope.

LOL.

This is what happens when you write articles based on shit from random YouTube channels.

 

[tearsofash]

Yes please.

I've seen her in concert before. Amazing.

 

[Grizzlyjin]

Nope.

I love how succinctly that was shot down. Comic book movie rumors are Fake News.

 

[Doc Holliday]

Should be

noomi rapace or rooney mara

ps Idris Alba as Cable and Fassbender as Shatterstar lol

 

[Apdiddy]

If Domino shows up, they need Shatterstar, Warpath, Feral, Cannonball, and Boom Boom too.

 

[Slayven]

If Domino shows up, they need Shatterstar, Warpath, Feral, Cannonball, and Boom Boom too.

I am scared for a budget Feral

 

[Skatterd]

YES PLEASE

Edit: Darn, not true.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

I am scared for a budget Feral

Isn't Feral already just budget Wolfsbane?

 

[Haloid1177]

Nope.

They should take the fake news and make it real though because this would be badass.

 

[Metalmarc]

Wow closed down by one of the writers of the film that fast.

 

[Mesoian]

Hm...I guess she wont be releasing a new album any time soon.

That's the great tragedy of her film success. I'm happy she's doing well, but dang man, I want my next iteration of the great Cindy Mayweather saga!

 

[The Artisan]

i only know this chick from that song she did with lupe fiasco

 

[Mesoian]

i only know this chick from that song she did with lupe fiasco

Her solo albums are fire. You should check them out.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

Good. She can play Monica Rambeau in Captain Marvel instead.

Damn you for putting this in my head.

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

Good. She can play Monica Rambeau in Captain Marvel instead.

Marvel pls

 

[Mesoian]

Good. She can play Monica Rambeau in Captain Marvel instead.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

That's so good...it'll never happen because it's too good!

 

[4 is a cutie]

How about she makes another album

 

[Slayven]

Isn't Feral already just budget Wolfsbane?

Wolfs Bane didn't get the humanoid form until much later. And Feral and her sister are closer to cats.

 

[Htown]

Isn't Domino supposed to be super white? How does that work with a black actress? Whiteface? In before various outrages.

her skin color is the result of her mutation, so she can be any ethnicity

 

[OnPoint]

Why do y'all post threads like this without images

It's so annoying

 

[T Dollarz]

much happier with this than kerry washington.

also god damn she looked amazing in Moonlight.

She looked distractingly stunning in that film. I was sitting in theater like HNNGGHH

 

[Dynomutt]

What about Winstead?

 

[AuthenticM]

holy fuck yes. She is smokin' hot.

edit: NOOOOOO :'(

 

[Anung]

Shame as she'd be damn good.

 

[Ristifer]

For those talking about a new album, I saw a post on Genius that said she was putting the finishing touches on it over a month ago. So, she might already be finishing one.