Early predictions for Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot have favored an original cast member to return. The upcoming MCU film will introduce its own version of the mutant superhero team. Before that, the original X-Men cast will share the screen with the Avengers in this year’s Avengers: Doomsday.
Who is favored to star in the X-Men MCU reboot movie?
At the time of writing, the prediction market website Kalshi has updated its latest standings for the X-Men film’s casting odds. According to bets on the site, fans expect Hugh Jackman to return in the film, with odds at a staggering 49%. However, more people expect Sadie Sink, who plays a mysterious character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, to feature in X-Men. Previous rumors have suggested that Sink will play Jean Grey in the upcoming Spider-Man sequel.
Following that, The Bear star Ayo Edebiri is also holding well with a 41% chance of being in the film. The actress has been rumored to play Storm in the film. She had previously joined the cast of Thunderbolts before dropping out and voiced Glory, one of Gwen’s band members, in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Surprisingly, the third place is taken by Glen Powell.
Below are the most popular predictions for appearances in the new X-Men film:
- Sadie Sink – 80%
- Hugh Jackman – 49%
- Ayo Edebiri – 41%
- Glen Powell – 38%
- Hunter Schafer – 37
- Evan Peters – 35%
- Jesse Plemons – 35%
- Will Poulter – 33%
- James McAvoy – 29%
- Colman Domingo – 27%
- Patrick Stewart – 26%
- Ian McKellen – 24%
The most recent rumors for X-Men have suggested some even more surprising names. Scoopers have linked Bill Skarsgård to Professor X, Adam Driver to Mister Sinister, Margot Robbie to Mystique, and Charles Melton to Beast. It should be noted that these are just rumors, and they should be treated as such at this time, as Marvel Studios has not officially announced any casting for X-Men.
It remains to be seen whether any of these casting predictions will come true once Marvel officially starts putting out updates about the film. Marvel Studios has yet to announce a release date for the X-Men reboot.
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