Keke Palmer has never been afraid to shoot her shot for a role, but this time the fans are doing it for her! A video of the “Nope” actress showing off different outfits for Vogue sparked a conversation about casting her as a comic-book hero when Palmer briefly appears in a black leather outfit and says she’s “manifesting a superhero role” because it would make a perfect costume.
While many of the suggestions were the popular casting choices for Black actresses – regardless of personality – one particular fan’s idea went viral.
TikToker @jacobfordridgway noted that although suggestions like Storm and Bumblebee were understandable, Palmer would work best in a role that tapped into her real-life superpower – her vivaciousness. “If you want her to deliver a powerhouse lead, she’s got to have room to play in that role,” he explains, suggesting that Palmer should play X-Men’s Rogue, giving her a “fun, boisterous role.” The idea quickly took off on TikTok and Twitter, finding its way to Palmer herself.
When the TikTok video began to gain viral status on Twitter, she quote-retweeted it with the caption, “Come on agentttttttt,” showing her appreciation for fans thinking of her.
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