Olivia Munn Cast as Psylocke in 'X-Men: Age of Apocalypse'

Check out what she had to say about the casting.

ByABC News
April 13, 2015, 5:31 PM
Olivia Munn attends the Samsung launch of the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 Edge at Quixote Studios, April 2, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Olivia Munn attends the Samsung launch of the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 Edge at Quixote Studios, April 2, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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— -- She certainly looks the part. "X-Men" director Bryan Singer announced today that "Newsroom" alum Olivia Munn would be playing Psylocke in the upcoming "Apocalypse" movie set for next May.

"Excited to welcome @oliviamunn as Betsy Braddock! #Psylocke #XmenApocalypse #XMEN," he wrote.

Munn, 34, also tweeted, "Dear OMFG, From G4 to XMEN you've been THE BEST road dogs. Thanks for staying on the ride with me. This one's for you."

PHOTO: Marvel's Psylocke, aka Betsy Braddock, of the X-Men.
Marvel's Psylocke, aka Betsy Braddock, of the X-Men.

According to Marvel.com, Psylocke "can generate a telekinetic katana, or direct her telekinesis through her fists to strike as if she had superhuman strength; she is also immune to telepathic probes and attacks."

She's also "a skilled martial artist and a trained pilot."

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