X-Men MCU Reboot Cast Rumored to Eye Ayo Edebiri to Play Storm

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Summary

  • Former Thunderbolts star Ayo Edebiri is rumored to be considered to play Storm in the X-Men reboot.
  • Fans are skeptical of Edebiri as Storm, suggesting other actresses for the role.
  • Marvel Studios is allegedly considering various actors, including Cynthia Erivo, for the role.

The buzz surrounding potential cast changes in the X-Men Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) reboot has fans excited, with the newest speculation suggesting that a past member of the Thunderbolts team could be in contention for portraying a renowned character in the Marvel Studios lineup once more.

Ever since Disney acquired the film rights to the X-Men from 20th Century Fox, fans have eagerly awaited Marvel Studios’ reboot of the X-Men in the MCU. Although Marvel has been working on bringing back actors from previous X-Men films for the Multiverse Saga, Kevin Feige hints that a fresh era for the X-Men will start following Avengers: Secret Wars. It seems likely this means new actors will be cast as the beloved X-Men characters, and there’s been talk of another potential candidate for one of the most adored mutants.

Does Marvel Studios Have an Actress in Mind to Play Storm in the X-Men MCU Reboot?

According to popular scoop provider MyTimeToShineHello, it’s rumored that actress Ayo Edebiri is being considered for the role of Storm in the upcoming X-Men reboot within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Initially cast in Thunderbolts, Edebiri was set to play Mel, an assistant character to Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. However, due to delays in Thunderbolts production caused by the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes, Edebiri had to withdraw from the project. The role of Mel was subsequently filled by Geraldine Viswanathan.

From the responses to MyTimeToShineHello’s post, it appears fans are not particularly excited about Edebiri portraying Storm in the X-Men MCU reboot. Instead, they have proposed several other actors who could play the role, such as DeWanda Wise, Jodie Turner-Smith, Janelle Monáe, or Keke Palmer. Many fans believe that Storm should be portrayed as regal and commanding, which they don’t see Edebiri as fitting. However, user @maddie2264 countered this argument by suggesting that while Edebiri may not naturally possess the right aura, a skilled actor can convey that. They noted that although Edebiri has primarily been in lighter roles, she is still a very talented actress and could potentially play Storm convincingly, especially if they are aiming for a younger cast.

Absolutely, it appears that MyTimeToShineHello stated Marvel Studios may be considering Edebiri for the role of Storm, but they could also be looking at other potential candidates like Cynthia Erivo, who is also rumored for the part. Since “Avengers: Secret Wars” isn’t set to hit theaters until 2027, there’s plenty of time to choose the best actor for Storm and no rush to make a decision at this point.

According to fan reactions about the potential casting of Storm, it’s clear they have strong feelings and preferences. While Edebiri might not initially seem like an obvious choice for many fans, her acting skills are undeniable and Marvel Studios has a history of making excellent casting decisions. Moreover, there have been instances where fans were skeptical about actors in comic book roles, only to be proven wrong by the actor’s performance. It’s possible that Edebiri could be one of those instances.

Marvel Studios’ X-Men is in development.

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2025-01-23 22:53