For months, Marvel fans have treated Sadie Sink’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut like a forensic investigation. All the set photos, hairstyle changes, and the casting hints have spawned speculation after speculation as to who the ‘Stranger Things’ breakout star will portray in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’
At last, Sink has spoken. However, she has not cleared the fog but only added to it, with a mix of humor, honesty, and clever dodging that suggests Marvel’s spoiler snipers are never far away.
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In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Sink discussed the hype surrounding the set photos that were leaked during filming. Her response was not defensive or coded, but human, self-deprecating, and amused. “Tom can wave at the fans because people know who he is,” she said. “But then you get a glimpse of me, and I’m like a penguin. That’ll be the situation for a bit, it seems.”
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As soon as the news of Sink’s casting came out, the internet focused on one thought: Jean Grey. The instinct was logical; her red hair, her dramatic flair, and her style of performance all pointed in that direction. It was almost too good to be true for some fans. However, Sink explained that she was confused about the casting herself. “That was happening before I even knew that I would be working on this project,” she said. “I was like, ‘Wait! What are people talking about?”
Another significant fan theory is that Sink is portraying Rachel Cole-Alves, the Punisher’s ally who has strong connections with Frank Castle. The speculation spread rapidly, with Jon Bernthal confirmed to reprise the role in ‘Brand New Day’. Sink responded to that one with a wink: “A lot of people forget that hair color can change, but, yeah, I understand all of the theories.” It’s the most graceful refusal possible, enough to acknowledge the fans without confirming a single detail.
However, her last word closed her position: “People will just have to wait and see. I’m excited for all of it to maybe be put to rest.” This confirms she’s under Marvel’s secrecy oath. ‘Brand New Day’ is the last MCU film before ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. So, whoever Sink portrays will definitely have a significant impact way beyond this movie.
Sadie Sink’s Avengers Casting Lines Up With Two Massive Possibilities: Jean Grey Or Mayday Parker
Now, Sink’s involvement in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ has lit the internet on fire for a new reason: this isn’t just a Spider-Man appearance. Her character is set to be important. And two possibilities come to the forefront. As ‘Secret Wars’ is likely to conclude and reconstruct the MCU, Marvel’s best move would be to introduce the core X-Men team in the first place. And Jean Grey is among the few characters iconic enough to be the backbone of a re-launched chapter of mutant storytelling.
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Sink possesses the emotional depth, theatricality, and screen presence to bear that burden. Additionally, Jean’s in ‘Brand New Day’ provides her with space to breathe before the mess of ‘Secret Wars’. It allows the audience to know her as a human being. Another theory puts her in the shoes of Mayday Parker, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man’s daughter. For years, Marvel fans hoped No Way Home hinted at a life beyond ‘Spider-Man 3’ for Maguire’s version of Peter Parker. Mayday’s existence would confirm it. And Sink would be a pitch-perfect choice.
