New MCU Report: Stranger Things Star Leading Candidate for Jean Grey in X-Men

Sadie Sink Considered for Jean Grey in Upcoming X-Men Reboot

Recent reports indicate that Sadie Sink, known for her role in the hit series Stranger Things, may be a frontrunner to take on the iconic character of Jean Grey in the forthcoming X-Men reboot under Marvel Studios.

The speculation comes from insider Jeff Sneider, who shared insights during an episode of John Rocha’s The Hot Mic podcast. According to Sneider, the timing aligns perfectly with Sink’s career trajectory, especially as Stranger Things is set to conclude next year.

Sadie Sink [is] in line to be Jean Grey. I think it makes sense with her being in Stranger Things, [and] Stranger Things wrapping up next year, her schedule is pretty free after that. Those kids are gonna be red hot, and Marvel, as we all know, chases heat, right? I think that she’s a talented actress and someone who Marvel probably is down to be committed to for the long term… There’s no director on X-Men yet… It wouldn’t shock me if some members of the X-Men were in [Avengers:] Secret Wars.

This potential casting puts Sadie Sink in a spotlight that could elevate her career significantly. As Marvel looks for fresh talent to reinvigorate their cinematic universe, the search for who will portray Jean Grey is critical, especially given the character’s importance within the X-Men narrative. With the absence of a director for this reboot, it remains to be seen how Marvel will proceed with the project.

As the buzz continues regarding the casting and potential plotlines for the upcoming X-Men film, fans are eagerly anticipating further developments. Could we soon see other Stranger Things cast members join Sink in this superhero universe? Only time will tell!

For more information, you can check out the full report on ScreenRant.