In April 2015, director Bryan Singer took to Instagram to announce that Olivia Munn would be playing Psylocke in the 2016 superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse.
To prepare for the role, Munn trained daily in Taekwondo and sword fighting. Her character, Psylocke, is a mutant with psionic powers, capable of projecting purple psychic energy.
The Challenges of Fitting into Psylocke’s Latex Costume
To fit into Psylocke’s skintight outfit, Olivia needed the help of two women to lubricate both her and the costume.
“They lube me down, and I step into this latex fitting,” Munn said in an interview with Conan O’Brien. On her very first day on set in the costume, she “popped the crotch,” breaking the latex.
Olivia Munn as Psylocke in X-Men: Apocalypse showcases her intense, determined look in an action-packed scene (Credit: 20th Century Fox)
“It’s one of the coolest things,” Olivia told Entertainment Weekly at Comic-Con about wearing her own superhero costume.
“It really doesn’t feel real. It’s a very cliché thing to say, but it’s just a really surreal thing when you’re on set. … I try not to mess up anything or touch anything, don’t break anything because they’re going to ask you to leave. It’s this feeling of very surreal and temporary in a way if that makes sense. Like a dream.”
Olivia Munn as Psylocke in X-Men: Apocalypse, wearing her iconic purple and black latex costume, complete with a sword, standing alongside Michael Fassbender as Magneto in an intense desert setting (Credit: 20th Century Fox)
Munn’s Contribution to Psylocke’s Iconic Look
Olivia shared more details about the costume in an interview with Collider, revealing that it was her idea to make it purple.
“I think my first thought [when I saw the costume] was it has to be purple, because we were going up against time and making it. It was black at first because that’s the way to—the latex is in black and all the armor is in black and it’s just easier, but I was like, ‘You’ve got to make it purple.’ That was kind of my first thought when I saw myself in the costume, which was in Photoshop.”
Olivia did not reprise her role as Psylocke in the Dark Phoenix sequel due to scheduling conflicts with filming The Predator.
“I was filming Predator at the time so there wasn’t time for me to film it and so I’m not in it. I will tell you guys,” she said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight Canada.
Olivia Munn’s Fashion Statement at the Predator Photocall
Olivia Munn at the Predator photocall in Madrid, Spain, wearing a floral-print A.L.C. “Seton” outfit paired with a lilac bralette, showcasing her stylish and bold fashion sense (Credit: Oscar Gonzalez / WENN)
In September 2018, Olivia Munn rocked nude Christian Louboutin’s ‘Cherry’ sandals to the ‘Predator’ photocall held at the Villamagna Hotel in Madrid, Spain.
Olivia Munn showing cleavage at the Predator photocall held at the Villamagna Hotel in Madrid, Spain, on September 4, 2018 (Credit: Oscar Gonzalez / WENN)
The then 38-year-old actress showed off her incredible physique in A.L.C. “Seton” pants in floral-print 25mm stretch satin styled with a matching nightwear-inspired blazer and a lilac bralette.
She accessorized with hooped earrings and other jewelry from Maya Brenner Designs.
Olivia Munn’s nude Cherry sandals were barely visible underneath her A.L.C. “Seton” pants in floral-print 25mm stretch satin (Credit: Oscar Gonzalez / WENN)
Christian Louboutin’s Bold New Design: The “Pate A Chou” Boots
Forget the “So Kate” pumps. In 2013, Christian Louboutin released a new style that was much more exciting.
Olivia Munn wears her hair down as she goes out for dinner at Craig’s in Los Angeles on December 9, 2013 (Credit: WENN)
The freckled actress was the first face to showcase this brand’s new “Pate A Chou” boots, which she wore with an olive green top, ripped black jeans, and an oversized camel coat while dining out in Los Angeles.
Olivia Munn and a male friend step out for dinner together in Los Angeles (Credit: WENN)
Olivia’s patchwork Louboutin ankle boots are from the brand’s Fall 2013 collection and feature an array of autumnal shades, including black, burgundy, and gray.
Olivia Munn wears a new pair of mixed-texture Christian Louboutin boots (Credit: WENN)
Textures of suede, pony hair, and leather are mixed to create stunning shoes that look very different from Christian Louboutin’s usual glossy pumps.
Christian Louboutin Pate A Chou Ankle Boots
Unfortunately? These boots are sold out in every color. However, we have compiled a list of the next-best Louboutin boots for you. The label has designed everything from suede thigh-highs to leopard-print flats, so enjoy!
Christian Louboutin “Canichissima” Fur Boots, $2,495
Christian Louboutin “Pigalle Botta Strass” Knee-High Boots, $4,995
Christian Louboutin “Tounoir Booty” Leopard Ankle Boots, $1,195
Christian Louboutin “Louise XI” Suede Over-the-Knee Boots, $1,195
Christian Louboutin “Jimmynetta” Black Fringed Ankle Boots, $1,195
Christian Louboutin “Jimmynetta” Stone Suede Fringed Ankle Boots, $1,195
Christian Louboutin “Jimmynetta” Tan Suede Fringed Ankle Boots, $1,140
Christian Louboutin “Chelita” Metal Leather Boots, $1,795
Christian Louboutin “Lamu” Blue Khol Suede Ankle Boots, $1,495
Christian Louboutin “Glamafrange” Fringed Knee-High Boots, $2,095