Stranger Things Star Rumored For Major MCU Role

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Summary

  • A Stranger Things star is rumored to be considered for a role in the MCU’s X-Men movie.
  • The sixth Avengers film may set up the X-Men characters in the MCU post-Avengers: Secret Wars.

As a seasoned cinema devotee who has witnessed the evolution of Marvel’s cinematic universe since its inception, I find myself both excited and intrigued by the latest rumors surrounding the potential casting of Sadie Sink as Jean Grey in the upcoming MCU X-Men film. My love for the X-Men franchise dates back to the early 90s when I used to devour each issue of the comic books, and the prospect of seeing this iconic team seamlessly integrated into the MCU is nothing short of thrilling.

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, they’ve brought in well-known actors from across Hollywood for their comic book parts. As the MCU prepares to conclude the Multiverse Saga and move into its next phase, there’s speculation about one actor from “Stranger Things” being considered for a significant part.

Presently, Marvel is progressing through Phase 5, followed by “Captain America: A New World Order,” “Thunderbolts,” and “Fantastic Four: Initial Footsteps.” In the future, there will be two Avengers films, “Avengers: End of All Things” and “Avengers: Secret Wars,” marking the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga. Afterward, it’s anticipated that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will transition into a new phase, likely introducing mutants more prominently. This change may involve a fresh X-Men film, as Disney now holds the rights to these characters following its acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has expressed his intention to integrate the X-Men into the MCU.

The MCU’s X-Men Casting Rumors Heat Up

Speculation about the actors joining the upcoming X-Men ensemble is growing. According to industry insider Jeff Sneider, it’s being whispered that Sadie Sink, famously known for her role in Stranger Things, might be taking on the part of Jean Grey, also known as the Dark Phoenix, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Previously, this role was portrayed by Famke Janssen in the initial X-Men trilogy and later by Sophie Turner in X-Men: Apocalypse and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Sink’s upcoming roles include reprising her character Max in Stranger Things’ fifth and final season, set for release in 2025, as well as appearances in The Whale, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Taylor Swift’s All Too Well short film. At this point, it’s uncertain whether Sink has auditioned, received an offer, or is simply being considered for the character.

How Will The X-Men Be Brought Into the MCU?

The upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) X-Men movie has yet to secure a director or announce a release date, indicating that the project is still in its early stages. Therefore, any rumors about it should be treated with caution until they are officially verified. It appears that the X-Men will play a significant role in the MCU following Avengers: Secret Wars, but their introduction may not necessarily occur exclusively in the sixth Avengers film. As Kevin Feige stated earlier this year, the events of Secret Wars pave the way for a new era of mutants and X-Men.

In the film “Deadpool & Wolverine”, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprised their roles as some X-Men characters that were newly introduced into the Marvel Cinatic Universe. These characters, though, reside in a different dimension to the main timeline. It’s speculated that “Avengers: Secret Wars” might alter this, merging the worlds of the Avengers and X-Men on the same Earth within the MCU for the first time. Whatever transpires, the upcoming MCU’s X-Men movie has stirred great anticipation among fans, who are excited to see which actors will bring their favorite characters to life.

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2024-12-20 21:13