FX isn't looking too far for talent when it comes to casting the highly anticipated X-Men franchise spin-off TV series, which is entitled Legion. According to new reports, actress Rachel Keller, who seduced fans as Simone Gerhardt in the hit second season of FX's bloody series Fargo, has joined Legion as the first leading cast member, though no other characters have been cast yet. Check out some details on Keller's role below.
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Filming on Legion is expected to begin filming later this month, with a pilot written by Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley, according to IGN. 20th Century Fox and Marvel have teamed up for this TV project, and are planning another X-Men spinoff together. Some familiar names make up the executive producers on Legion, including Laruen Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Jeph Loeb, Jim Chory, and John Cameron.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Keller will play the female lead, described as a scrappy and optimistic woman in her 20s. As with most Marvel fare, more specific details about her character are being kept under wraps, including her potential powers though it's rumored she may be an incarnation of Rogue and Spyke."
Keller's Fargo role made her a hot topic of discussion when the season two episodes were airing on FX, so landing her next starring role in an equally big project for the network is a great step for the young actress.
You can check out Keller's acting chops in a great scene from the second season of Fargo on FX below. We should warn you that, if you haven't watched this critically acclaimed series' second season, spoilers abound in the YouTube clip below. It's honestly just a great performance from Keller as Simone Gerhardt. Anyway, watch it at your own risk right here:
