Sadie Sink Sets the Record Straight on Marvel Casting Rumors: Jean Grey or Mary Jane?

Actress Sadie Sink from Stranger Things has spoken up regarding the speculation that she might be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Lately, it’s been announced that Sadie Sink has secured a role in the upcoming movie “Spider-Man 4”, joining Tom Holland on set. Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously directed “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, will be at the helm for this film. The production is scheduled to hit cinemas on July 31, 2026. While details about the plot remain scarce, the role that Sink will play has been described as “significant”. A previous report from Deadline provided a slight clue, suggesting that her character might have an important part in the story.

As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but fuel the buzz surrounding this enigma. Despite the silence from the production team, comic book aficionados and cinema-goers alike are abuzz with theories about her potential portrayal of the comic-accurate Mary Jane Watson. Her striking hairdo certainly lends credence to such speculation, yet no authoritative sources have validated this hypothesis. Interestingly, even the reputable publication Variety failed to provide any substantiated or unverified evidence to support their casting claim.

Additionally, there’s been talk that Sadie Sink could be playing Jean Grey in future X-Men productions. This follows various casting rumors for the Marvel Studios’ X-Men film currently in production, which were primarily shared by Jeff Sneider, a journalist with alleged Hollywood connections. Similarly, there have been whispers that Henry Cavill is discussing a permanent position within the MCU, possibly reprising his role as “Cavillrine” or speculatively taking on Captain Britain.

A recent interview sheds light on Sadie Sink’s understanding about being cast as Jean Grey.

In his YouTube interview, Josh Horowitz posed the question directly to her regarding a rumor about Jean Grey. Responding to whether it was true, she simply said: “I haven’t heard that.” He then inquired if she had talked with Kevin Feige or anyone else from Marvel, and once again she replied negatively. When probed for more details, Sink gave an uneasy chuckle.

She replied, “I’m sorry, but I can’t comment on this…no. The rumors are quite intriguing, actually. They’re fascinating, in fact. I recognize the character from somewhere, and it seems like a really well-developed one, so reading about it was quite engaging.

In the interview, Sink’s remarks seem to dismiss talk about Jean Grey’s involvement, but she didn’t clarify the gossip about her potential appearance in Spider-Man 4. It’s possible that the conversation took place prior to the spreading of this rumor.

It’s worth noting that on various occasions, actors have publicly denied their involvement in Marvel projects, only for these rumors to turn out accurate later on. For example, Andrew Garfield famously claimed he wasn’t coming back as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in No Way Home, but his role was confirmed when the film was released. Similarly, Tatiana Maslany initially denied being cast as She-Hulk before Marvel officially announced her for the part.

It’s unclear if Sink is genuinely not involved or just being secretive. Her statements indicate that no formal talks have happened yet. But since Marvel Studios are actively developing the X-Men for the MCU, there’s a possibility that Jean Grey’s role, or another key character’s, hasn’t been definitively cast yet.

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2025-03-29 20:55