Warner Bros. Should Look to Logan to Inform Birds of Prey's Cassandra Cain

There are many reasons to love Logan. From the emotional farewell to Hugh Jackman's James "Logan" Howlett and Patrick Stewart's Charles Xavier to the visceral action, it's no surprise Logan earned a ton of praise from both critics and fans. One of the many things the comic book movie handles well is the cinematic debut of X-23, the young genetic twin of Wolverine.

Logan fully unleashed Laura Kinney (otherwise known as X-23). Blatant creative changes were made to her live-action story, but one thing wasn't changed: Her fearsome abilities as a fighter and her likable personality. The film surprised audiences by having a child flip around, slicing and dicing anyone who was foolish enough to get in her way. Her attacks with her sharp adamantium wrist and foot claws were jaw-dropping and, when she wasn't tearing her enemies apart, actor Dafne Keed could make audiences smirk during a lighthearted moment or feel sympathy for her during an emotional scene. The comics version of X-23 is ridiculously dangerous and totally lovable, and her live-action counterpart was every bit as fearsome and cheer-worthy as she should be. Warner Bros.' upcoming Birds of Prey needs to do the same thing for Cassandra Cain's big screen debut, or else it'll be doing the character a massive disservice.

Co-created by Kelley Puckett and Damion Scott, Cassandra Cain is undoubtedly one of the most badass characters in the Batfamily. The child of the deadly martial artist Lady Shiva and the top assassin David Cain, Cassandra wasn't trained to read and write -- she was trained to read body language. Basically, she can tell what someone is going to do. She was raised by Cain to become the ultimate assassin -- there was no room for emotion. Even though she was young and small, Cassandra quickly turned into a highly efficient fighter. In fact, she is so ridiculously talented that she can effortless dodge bullets after they've been fired, and she can even casually evade Batman's attacks -- she's that good.

Despite once having her own comic book series and being a fan-favorite character, Cassandra has never appeared in a movie before. Furthermore, she's barely made any appearances outside of the comics. So, Cassandra appearing in theaters is a big deal. Not only is it a moment that many fans have been waiting to see for years, but it will also be the general audience's introduction to the character. Warner Bros. needs to get the character right if they want to win over both groups of moviegoers.

For longtime fans, Cassandra appearing on a theater screen will be a dream come true. The comics have portrayed her as a swift, silent-yet-compassionate and imposing character who is a phenomenal fighter. To portray her as anything less than that would be a disappointment for fans. She's not perfect, obviously, but her flaws do not come from her abilities as a fighter. If her melee sequences aren't as phenomenal as Batman's warehouse fight in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, then people behind the movie are doing something wrong. Every fight scene this child has should be unforgettable and have audiences absolutely captivated.

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For the general audience, Cassandra should stand out. Even though the movie is reportedly full of formidable characters -- like Black Canary and Huntress -- Cassandra should be able to accomplish breathtaking feats that no one else in the movie can duplicate. Looking at the source material should inspire the director and cinematographer. If Cassandra can drop jaws in the comics, imagine what she can do in motion on film. Whether it's seeing the world through her perspective or through the goons she's about to beat up, one thing should be clear: Cassandra Cain is one of the most gifted fighters in the DC Extended Universe.

Selling audiences on her evolving personality is just as important. Cassandra may be one of the most dangerous fighters in the DC Universe, but she's also a likable and sometimes even playful character. If the live-action version of her doesn't quickly become a fan-favorite, they've clearly done something wrong. Cassandra had an entertaining dynamic with Barbara Gordon in the comics, so hopefully that kind of relationship can be duplicated with another character on screen. Having someone help her mature and understand a life as a vigilante -- not an assassin -- is critical, especially if there are future plans for the character. And there should be.

Logan gave X-23 a terrific cinematic debut. She was lovable and growing as a person, but also fearsome and totally badass. Logan also left Wolverine's genetic twin with a promising future, but her cinematic fate is uncertain with Disney and Fox's deal. Warner Bros. not only has the chance to give a young, fan-favorite character a memorable debut, it also has the chance to give her an exciting cinematic future. Even if Birds of Prey doesn't give Cassandra that much screen time, she still has the potential to leave an impression and make fans want to see more of her story.

Birds of Prey should make audiences love the character, but also make them realize they would not want to ever upset her. If handled properly, Cassandra Cain can make audiences laugh, cry and become completely awestruck when she gets into a brawl. Logan fully embraced X-23 and delivered awesome action sequences and an emotional connection. Let's hope Birds of Prey does the same thing for Cassandra Cain. She's a great character and she definitely deserves some time in the spotlight.