Report: X-Men Reboot Considering Casting Biggest Name from Stranger Things

One of the standout stars from a popular Netflix sci-fi series is reportedly being considered for a major role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recent reports indicate that Marvel Studios is interested in casting the actor in its upcoming X-Men reboot, which will offer a new interpretation of the iconic mutant team.

Speculation Around Millie Bobby Brown

Entertainment insider MyTimeToShineHello shared that Marvel is eyeing Millie Bobby Brown for a key part in the reboot. On social media platform X, the scooper wrote: SCOOP: Millie Bobby Brown is being eyed to play an X-Men in the MCU reboot. Who do you want her to play? The specific character she might portray has not been disclosed.

Marvels Plans for the X-Men

Following the reacquisition of the X-Men rights from 20th Century Fox, Marvel Studios plans to fully integrate the team into the MCU. The reboot will feature a completely new cast, with Jake Schreier, director of Thunderbolts, set to helm the project. No official production schedule or release date has been announced, though estimates suggest the film could premiere after Avengers: Secret Wars, which is scheduled for December 17, 2027.

Potential Roles and Fan Theories

Millie Bobby Brown, 21, famous for her role as Eleven in Netflixs Stranger Things, has not yet appeared in any Marvel productions. Fans and online speculation point to possible roles such as Jean Grey, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, or Mystique, influenced by her experience playing a telepathic character and Marvels apparent focus on younger versions of the X-Men.

Additionally, Sadie Sink, Browns co-star from Stranger Things, has also been linked to the MCU, with rumors suggesting a potential appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and speculation about her playing Jean Grey in the reboot.

Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed any casting decisions for the X-Men film.

Author: Sophia Brooks