‘Reacher’ Breakout Star Agnez Mo Endorses MCU Psylocke Idea

InnovationGaming‘Reacher’ Breakout Star Agnez Mo Endorses MCU Psylocke IdeaByPaul Tassi,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet.Follow AuthorAug 24, 2026, 10:21am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Agenz Mo in Reacher (left)Shane Mahood/PrimeSeason 4 of Reacher has fewer eyes on Reacher than it does his co-star, a mysterious character named Lila Hoth, played by the Indonesian-born Agnez Mo.Mo and her character have gone viral among fans, and her profile has been elevated to the point where she just hit #2 on IMDB’s Star Meter recently, ahead of Obsession sensation Inde Navarrette, recently cast as Rogue in the MCU’s X-Men, and behind only the tragically departed Hayden Panettiere at #1.Well, like fellow breakout star Navarrette, it seems Agnez Mo may want to get on the MCU X-Men team as well.Mo has been responding to fans consistently as the Reacher season presses on and endorsed a recent fan push that she should play Psylocke in the MCU. “Thanks! I’m just gonna put it out to the universe… Psylocke. @MarvelStudios @Marvel,” she said.We don’t actually know if Psylocke will be a part of the first X-Men movie releasing May 5, 2028. There are no indications that’s the case, though of course, the character could appear elsewhere as the MCU expands with more and more X-Men. Previously, Psylocke was played by Olivia Munn in X-Men: Apocalypse back in 2016.Many fans are surprised to learn that Mo is 40, as she looks far younger. The upcoming X-Men film is casting a very young team overall, though that’s not true of all its characters, of course. Adam Driver is 42 and will be playing Mr. Sinister. In any case, I don’t think it would matter in Mo’s case. One main difference between the character and a potential Mo portrayal is that Mo is Indonesian, whereas Psylocke is Jap...