Zazie Beetz: 5 things you need to know about the Deadpool 2 star

Zazie Beetz was recently cast to play the mutant superhero Domino in the upcoming, and much anticipated, Deadpool movie sequel. And if you haven't seen FX's series Atlanta yet, there's loads you need to know about this badasss queen.

Zazie is a feminist and activist

Just a quick scroll down Zazie's Instagram will make you proud to be a woman. Currently living in America, she advocates for women's rights and black culture.

She is one of the main characters in Atlanta

Zazie stars next to Step Up and Magic Mike XXL's Donald Glover in the FX's series Atlanta. The show just wrapped up its first season and it was an absolute hit. Winning a Golden Globe for Best Television Series Musical-Comedy, and being renewed for a second season to be aired in 2018.

We're obsessed with Zazie's hair

*Beetz* with the good hair y'all.

Zazie and her boyfriend David are #RelationshipGoals

Zazie is dating fellow actor David Rysdahl. David has been in many short-movie productions and made an appearance in the CBS' drama Bull. He's also a writer, producer and supporting boyfriend.

She will play Domino in Deadpool 2

Ryan Reynolds - Deadpool's lead actor and producer, who we're assuming had a big say on the casting choice - gave a shout out to Zazie on Twitter. Breaking the news to fans that she'll be joining the sequel as the mutant superhero Domino.

Deadpool 2 will be released 2 March 2018.

In summary, Zazie Beetz is a badass, proud to be a women and of her roots, winning in life and rising fast to stardom. We're watching you Zazie...