Curious about who might be joining Marvel’s upcoming X-Men reboot? As the MCU moves into Phase 6 and builds toward life after Avengers: Secret Wars, casting rumors are ramping up. Marvel Studios is reportedly eyeing a mix of fresh talent and established names to play iconic mutants like Storm, Cyclops, and Mystique.
Here’s a breakdown of every actor rumored for Marvel’s X-Men reboot and the roles they’re linked to.
List of all actors rumored to join Marvel’s X-Men reboot movie’s cast
Beast – Jesse Plemons
As reported by THE HOT MIC podcast, Jeff Sneider revealed that Jesse Plemons is being eyed to play Dr. Hank McCoy, also known as Beast. Plemons is said to convey “a certain intelligence and yet is also a bit menacing,” aligning with the character’s traits.
Kitty Pryde – Julia Butters
Marvel Studios is considering Julia Butters for Kitty Pryde. She previously worked with the Russo Brothers on The Gray Man and could appear in upcoming Avengers films before transitioning into the X-Men franchise.
Mystique – Hunter Schafer
While speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Hunter Schafer said, “Yeah, that would be cool!” when asked about fan casts for Mystique. Insider @MyTimeToShineHello on X claims Marvel is seriously considering her for the role.
Jubilee – Trinity Jo-Li Bliss
The InSneider reported that Trinity Jo-Li Bliss is in the running to play Jubilee. At 16, she would align with the younger portrayal of the character that Marvel is reportedly aiming for in this reboot.
Storm – Cynthia Erivo
In an interview shared by NBR on Instagram, Cynthia Erivo said, “I really want to play Storm.” She added that the character has “inner turmoil” worth exploring. Reports suggest she is being considered for the role.
Rogue – Margaret Qualley
Jeff Sneider stated on The Hot Mic that Margaret Qualley is being eyed to portray Rogue. The character was originally brought to screen by Anna Paquin in Fox’s X-Men films.
Cyclops – Harris Dickinson
According to The Hot Mic, Harris Dickinson is among the actors shortlisted for the role of Scott Summers, also known as Cyclops. Even if not cast in that role, he could join the MCU as another character.
Cyclops – Jack Champion
Jack Champion is another name in consideration for Cyclops. He has already appeared in major franchises like Avatar and Scream, which adds to his potential MCU value.
Sadie Sink was also rumored to play Jean Grey. However, she has been cast for a mystery role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. So, it’s likely that she won’t be joining the cast of X-Men.
