内容摘要：Deadpool is about to get lucky. Atlantaactress Zazie Beetz has just joined the cast of Deadpool 2in

Deadpool is about to get lucky.

Atlantaactress Zazie Beetz has just joined the cast of Deadpool 2in the role of Domino, a mutant mercenary with the power of "subconscious telekinetic probability manipulation" -- essentially, the gift of incredibly good luck.

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Beetz represents the first major piece of new casting for the highly anticipated superhero sequel. Deadpoolstar Ryan Reynolds announced the big news on Twitter today.

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Domino Effect. pic.twitter.com/ILEnTcW7fY

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 9, 2017

In case that was too subtle, Reynolds also shared a nifty little mockup of what Beetz might look like in the role.

Zazie Beetz Effect. pic.twitter.com/Kvtyk1aI7O

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 9, 2017

The announcement comes after a lengthy casting process surrounded by intense speculation from fans. Early reports indicated that 10 Cloverfield Lane's Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Orange Is the New Black's Ruby Rose, and Star Trek Beyond's Sofia Boutella were all in the mix at one point or another, and just yesterday, a rumor went around claiming Moonlightand Hidden Figuresstar Janelle Monáe had emerged as the frontrunner. But you can throw all those stories out the window now that Reynolds has made Beetz official.

Few details have been revealed about the plot of Deadpool 2, but if we were the betting type we'd put money on Beetz returning down the line for the X-Force movie currently in development. In the Marvel comics, both Deadpool and Domino are associated with that X-Men-like team -- as is Cable, another beloved character expected to make his big-screen debut in Deadpool 2.

Deadpool 2does not yet have a release date.

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