The X-Men are making their way back to the big screen, and the rumor mill is spinning wildly! Fans are buzzing about who Marvel will cast in these iconic roles. While X-Men '97 creator Bea DeMayo has expressed strong opinions on Jake Schreier potentially directing the X-Men film, it appears Marvel is moving forward with him. The big question now is: who will play Jean Grey?
Elle Fanning: The Next Jean Grey?
Elle Fanning, known for her roles in recent hits like A Complete Unknown, All The Bright Places, and Hulu's The Great, has emerged as a contender for the role of Jean Grey. She joins a list of other young actresses previously rumored, including Sadie Sink and Daisy Edgar-Jones. However, Sink's potential involvement in Spiderman 4 might take her out of the running.
Fanning, a Golden Globe nominee, has garnered support for her possible casting as an X-Men character. While Michael Lesslie, writer of Macbeth (2015) and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023), is penning the script, much could change before production begins.
Comic-Con Announcement?
Many fans are hoping for an official announcement about the X-Men reboot at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con. Fanning is also scheduled to attend Comic-Con for her role in the upcoming Predator: Badlands, fueling speculation further.
Comic-Con 2025: What Else to Expect
San Diego Comic-Con 2025, running from July 24-27, promises to be an exciting event. While Marvel Studios and DC Studios aren't planning major panels, George Lucas will make his first-ever appearance to showcase the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. He'll be joined by Guillermo del Toro, Doug Chiang, and Queen Latifah.
Will Elle Fanning get the role of Jean Grey?
- Many fans are hoping for an official announcement at Comic-Con 2025.
- Elle Fanning's attendance at Comic-Con fuels speculation.
- The X-Men reboot is highly anticipated.