Sadie Sink Addresses MCU Jean Grey Rumors

Sadie Sink has been making headlines lately, and it’s not just for her standout role in ‘Stranger Things.’ The young actress recently found herself at the center of some exciting chatter about joining the MCU. Rumors have been swirling that she might take on the iconic role of Jean Grey, the telepathic mutant from the ‘X-Men’ franchise. It’s a part that’s got a lot of history, and we’ve all been curious to see what she’d say about it.

When the question finally came up, Sadie didn’t hesitate to respond. ‘This is news to me,’ she said with a laugh. She admitted she hadn’t heard anything official about stepping into Jean Grey’s shoes. But she didn’t shut down the idea entirely either. ‘The rumors are really cool though,’ she added, showing she’s at least flattered by the buzz. For an actress who’s already won us over as Max Mayfield, it’s easy to see why people are picturing her in the MCU.

Jean Grey isn’t just any character. She’s a powerhouse in the ‘X-Men’ world, known for her telekinesis and that wild Phoenix Force storyline. The role has been played before, most notably by Famke Janssen in the original ‘X-Men’ films and Sophie Turner in the later reboots like ‘X-Men: Apocalypse.’ Both brought something unique to the table, and now the MCU is gearing up to put its own spin on the mutants after Disney scooped up 20th Century Fox back in 2019. With a fresh take on the horizon, casting talk has been heating up.

Sadie’s reaction tells us she’s not in the loop—at least not yet. ‘It’s a great character so that’s cool to read,’ she said, keeping things light but leaving room for imagination. I can’t help but think she’d fit right in. At 22, she’s got the talent and the presence to tackle a role as big as Jean Grey. Her work in ‘Stranger Things’ showed she can handle intense, emotional scenes, and that’s exactly what this character demands.

The MCU has been tight-lipped about its ‘X-Men’ plans so far. We know they’re coming—Kevin Feige, Marvel’s big boss, has teased it plenty of times. The mutants are expected to join the likes of ‘Avengers’ and ‘Spider-Man’ in this ever-growing universe, but details are still under wraps. Sadie’s name popping up isn’t random, though. She’s young, she’s got a solid fanbase, and she’s proven she can carry a scene. It’s no wonder people are talking.

For now, it’s all just speculation. Sadie herself seems as surprised as we are by the idea. But she’s clearly not against it, and that’s got me thinking about what could be. The ‘X-Men’ films have always been about big stakes and bigger emotions—something Sadie could nail. Whether she ends up in the MCU or not, it’s fun to picture her trading Hawkins for a world of mutants. We’ll just have to wait and see if Marvel makes that call.