The Mutants Are Coming Back—But Who Will Play Jean Grey?
The reboot of X-Men at Marvel is getting scorching hot with speculations over who would be able to revive the iconic mutants on the big screen. Although the showrunner of X-Men in 97 years Bea DeMayo has expressed disapproval with reports that Jake Schreier (the director of Thunderbolts) is likely to direct the live-action movie, it appears that Marvel is determined to go on with him.
However, the much burning question is, Who will be Jean Grey, the one of the most powerful and emotionally complex mutants of Marvel Universe?
Elle Fanning Enters the Spotlight as Jean Grey Contender
Amidst the continuously swirling theories of fans and casting rumors, one more name appeared in the limelight- Elle Fanning. Fanning has gotten a big name for herself with some remarkable performances in films, such as The Great, All the Bright Places, and A Complete Unknown, and, according to reports, it is said that she is under consideration as Jean Grey.
Such other rumored candidates as Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) or Daisy Edgar-Jones (Twisters) have had an opportunity in the spotlight, yet Sadie has likely been taken up by Spider-Man 4, thus, ruling her out. That opens up a vacancy, and Fanning could well fill that factory with her got Acting power and subtlety.
Why Elle Fanning Might Be the Ideal Jean Grey
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Performance Capacity: She has been shown to have the necessary depth as an actress on everything she has appeared in, whether a regal drama, a complex emotional one, or a lighter genre.
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Fan appeal: She is not lacking in fans and her Golden globe nomination will only increase her credibility.
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Age Fit: Fanning is in the right age gap in which Marvel has planned to hire younger actors to develop the stories in long runs.
Nothing is definite as yet but the fact that she was at this year San Diego comic-con, doing publicity work on Predator: Badlands has been fuelling speculation that an announcement could be in the cards.
X-Men’s Return: Can They Save the MCU?
Marvel Studios is currently facing an uphill battle. Following lukewarm responses to recent titles like The Marvels and Quantumania, the MCU needs a fresh jolt of energy—and the X-Men may be the answer.
When he was asked about what direction he would take with the re-boot of the X-Men in an interview held at the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta, director Jake Schreier was succinctly evasive but positive:
I cannot answer that question, even though I might even be verified on the movie – I doubt that I would be able to answer that question… The thing I would say is that it always begins with character and doing great writing and great fellow actors to act with…”
What’s Kevin Feige’s Master Plan for the Mutant Saga?
Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, has made it unequivocal that the introduction of X-Men in the MCU will feature prominently in the next phase. During a recent interview, Feige hinted at a much broader, far-reaching vision that is way beyond just one movie:
I think you are going to see that play out in our next bunch of movies with some of the X-Men players that you may know… The entire Secret Wars saga basically takes us into a new era of mutants and of the X-Men. Once more, [it is] one of those dreams come true. X-Men are back to us at last.
The so-called Mutant Saga by Feige is knowingly said to cover more than a decade, with mutants being a part of the greater MCU and thus having a chance to share classic story lines much liked in the comics.
Final Thoughts: A Dream Come True or a Risky Reboot?
With the X-Men reboot, the MCU can be renewed, but the fans are being skeptical. Having so many expectations, as well as emotional connections with the original cast, the pressure on Marvel is tremendous.
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Nevertheless, the casting of the actress like Elle Fanning in the role of Jean Grey can be the idea in the right direction: the direction that is really daring and inspired to rely on the deep setting of the characters, emotional narration and its vital fuel.
It will be a dream come true or failure of this reboot is yet to be determined. However, it is apparent that the mutants are coming and the world will not be able to ignore it.
