Another round of rumors now include reports of ‘Stranger Things’ star Sadie Sink being the frontrunner to play X-Men hero Jean Grey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ever since Marvel acquired Fox, rumors around X-Men have been swirling.
Moreover, Hugh Jackman’s superhit comeback as Wolverine marking his MCU debut only fueled the fire. Now, with Sadie Sink’s potential involvement, the X-Men era is bound to be memorable.
Sadie Sink’s Jean Gray To Make Her Debut In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
While casting rumors are all over the place for ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, this is the first major piece of X-Men casting. According to Jeff Sneider, Sadie Sink is currently the frontrunner to land the iconic role of Jean Grey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Additionally, the character could make her MCU debut in the highly anticipated ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, set for release in 2026. Marvel fans have long speculated about who might bring the beloved telepathic mutant to life in the MCU. Sink, known for her stellar performance as Max Mayfield in ‘Stranger Things’, has proven her ability to portray complex characters.
Moreover, Sneider also emphasized that this casting is still in the early stages, and there’s always a chance things could shift. Marvel has not yet commented on the matter. However, the insider is confident in this development, suggesting Marvel Studios may be leaning toward a younger iteration of Jean Grey to lead the X-Men.
The MCU’s X-Men Era Could Come Sooner Than Expected
In addition to the potential debut of Sadie Sink’s Jean Grey in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. The insider also speculates that Marvel Studios is eyeing a late 2027 release for the first X-Men film in the MCU. If accurate, this timeline would position the X-Men’s official arrival only a few months after ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’.
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This accelerated schedule suggests that Marvel is eager to launch its “Mutant Saga” and fully integrate the X-Men into the larger cinematic universe. Like Kevin Feige stated, the next MCU phase will be the ‘Age of mutants’. Moreover, fans of the franchise have high hopes for a fresh, dynamic approach to these beloved characters.
Additionally, Jean Grey, originally created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963, is one of the most iconic X-Men in Marvel’s history. Her immense psychic and telekinetic powers, coupled with her struggles to control the Phoenix Force, have made her a fan-favorite character. So, her involvement in future MCU projects is a big source of excitement for X-Men fans.
