Fans had their own little theories about which Marvel villain Richard E. Grant is destined to portray in "Logan". Luckily, there is finally a clue about the veteran actor's character in "Wolverine 3" and he is DEFINITELY not playing Doctor Sinister.
It looks like Richard E. Grant has been confirmed as someone named "Rice". The name is not lost to Marvel comic book fans, who immediately connected Grant's "mad scientist" to Doctor Zander Rice. But now that it has been revealed that the actor will play a large role in the creation of X-23, does this mean that Laura will be subjected to horrible torture in "Wolverine 3"?
Richard E. Grant's 'Logan' Character Finally Revealed! Will Doctor Zander Rice Torture X-23 In 'Wolverine 3'?
The latest post on the 'Logan' Instagram account finally offered a first glimpse at Richard E. Grant's villain, and no, he isn't playing Doctor Sinister. The veteran actor WILL play a doctor, but it is someone connected to Laura instead of Hugh Jackman's character.
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"Rice" is undoubtedly Doctor Zander Rice, the villain who helped create X-23 using Wolverine's DNA. Although it is possible that Laura's backstory will be somehow different in "Logan", Grant's role could still mean bad things for X-23. For one, the little girl could go through the horrible experiments depicted in the comic books that might lead to her escape from his laboratory. But is it possible that X-23 will kill Rice in "Wolverine 3"?
Will X-23 Kill Richard E. Grant's Doctor Zander Rice In 'Logan'? 'Wolverine 3' Villain Expected To Appear In Future 'X-Men' Films?
There is a huge possibility that Richard E. Grant's character will end up dead in "Logan". However, some also believe that Doctor Zander Rice will survive in "Wolverine 3" to appear in more "X-Men" films where X-23 finally takes on Wolverine's mantle. Fans will have to wait until the film premieres on March 17.
