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'X-Men 3' gets a new villain

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Published: Dec. 30, 2005 at 2:19 PM

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- Actress Mei Melancon has been signed to play the villian Psylocke in Brett Ratner's "X-Men 3," it was reported Friday.

Psylocke has had several incarnations in Marvel comic's "X-Men" series, The Hollywood Reporter said. The mutant assassin is best known for her fighting and telepathic skills and her ability to transport herself and others through shadows.

Melancon's character will be part of Ian McKellen's Magneto's Brotherhood of Mutants, The Reporter said.

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