Morena Baccarin first appeared as Vanessa Carlysle in the 2016 film Deadpool, a role that thrilled fans despite the character’s early death in Deadpool 2’s opening sequence, which served as a plot device to develop Wade Wilson’s story. Though Vanessa’s role was limited across the Deadpool series, Morena’s connection to the character remains strong as she looks forward to potentially reprising the role in future projects. The actress described the past decade of her involvement with Deadpool as an unexpected and enjoyable experience, emphasizing how much fun she had working within that unique world.
She remarked,
“It’s been such a long journey. I can’t believe it’s almost 10 years since we shot the first one,”
and added,
“I never would have imagined in my wildest dreams that that’s what it would have turned out to be. We had so much fun shooting it. It was such a fun world,”
to Variety.
Expectations for Bigger Involvement in Upcoming Deadpool Projects
While Baccarin’s presence was comparatively brief in Deadpool & Wolverine, the story’s conclusion hinted at a continued romance between Vanessa and the Merc with a Mouth. Morena expressed hope that her role will expand in upcoming movies, even though she understood the tone of the last film leaned toward bro comedy, which shaped her part accordingly. She said,
“I hope that I get to do more of it and participate a little bit more than the last one [‘Deadpool & Wolverine’],”
followed by,
“But I understood that it was the bro comedy.”
Stepping Into a New Role as The Sorceress in Masters of the Universe
Beyond the Deadpool franchise, Morena Baccarin is preparing to play The Sorceress in Amazon MGM’s much-anticipated live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe. She praised Nicholas Galitzine’s transformation into He-Man, mentioning the actor’s intense preparation. Baccarin shared,
“It’s insane. I saw him on set and he’d been training for months and months and months, I was like, ‘Oh, my god, how did you do that?’”
The actress also reflected on the personal significance of this role, recalling her childhood experiences with the franchise alongside her brother.
“I grew up watching He-Man, my brother and I, so it was a really big part of my childhood. It was really cool once I got there and saw the costume and what they had in mind for me — the whole get-up and the wig and contacts and all of it,”
she said. She expressed excitement to see the final production, adding,
“I’m so excited to see what they make of it because I feel like my part of it was just such a small element to what it’s going to actually be in the end.”
The Sorceress’s Role and Abilities in the Masters of the Universe Lore
The character of The Sorceress is a powerful guardian of Castle Grayskull, protecting its secrets and wisdom. She is also known as the mother of Teela within the original Masters of the Universe storyline. The Sorceress’s magical abilities are restricted to the confines of the castle, but outside it, she takes the form of Zoar, a falcon, who communicates telepathically with trusted allies.
Future Projects and Release Dates to Watch For
Morena Baccarin’s involvement in the Deadpool franchise is expected to continue as Ryan Reynolds prepares to return as Deadpool in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. Meanwhile, Masters of the Universe is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 5, 2026, promising audiences a fresh take on the beloved series.
