Marvel reveals the new X-Men cast, including Inde Navarrette and Adam Driver
The Verge
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π° What Happened
Marvel has finally revealed the cast of its new X-Men movie. Inde Navarrette and Adam Driver join Sadie Sink, who was earlier revealed as Jean Grey. The cast was announced on stage at D23. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day behind them and the reveal of Sink as Jean Grey, Marvel is ready to welcome the X-Men into its cinematic universe.
π The Backstory
Getting the X-Men into Marvel's shared universe has been one of the most anticipated moves in superhero films. After years of the characters being owned by Fox, Disney's purchase of those rights opened the door. Fans have waited a long time to see the team join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cast choices like this set expectations for how the classic characters will be reimagined.
π― Why It Matters
The X-Men are among the most beloved comic characters ever created. Their arrival in the MCU is a huge cultural moment for superhero fans everywhere.
Marvel has finally revealed the cast of its new X-Men movie. Inde Navarrette and Adam Driver join Sadie Sink, who was earlier revealed as Jean Grey. The cast was announced on stage at D23. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day behind them and the reveal of Sink as Jean Grey, Marvel is ready to welcome the X-Men into its cinematic universe.
Getting the X-Men into Marvel's shared universe has been one of the most anticipated moves in superhero films. After years of the characters being owned by Fox, Disney's purchase of those rights opened the door. Fans have waited a long time to see the team join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Cast choices like this set expectations for how the classic characters will be reimagined.
The X-Men are among the most beloved comic characters ever created. Their arrival in the MCU is a huge cultural moment for superhero fans everywhere.