Another ‘X-Men’ Star Confirms She’s NOT in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ — Jean Grey’s MCU Future in Doubt

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As Marvel Studios prepares to fully integrate the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), fan speculation about which legacy mutants will return has reached a fever pitch. But now, one key original cast member has delivered a definitive answer: Famke Janssen will not be reprising her role as Jean Grey in Avengers: Doomsday.

🎭 Famke Janssen: “I Was Never Approached”

In a recent interview, Janssen — who portrayed the iconic telepath in Fox’s X-Men trilogy and X-Men: The Last Stand — clarified her status in the new Marvel era: “I’ve seen all the rumors online, but I can tell you honestly — I was never approached by Marvel Studios to return as Jean Grey.”

Her candid statement puts to rest weeks of fan theories suggesting that the original Fox X-Men cast might reunite in Avengers: Doomsday, the highly anticipated 2026 multiverse epic that’s expected to serve as Phase 6’s centerpiece.

⚡ Other X-Men Are Joining — But Not Jean Grey

While Janssen’s Jean Grey won’t be making the jump to the MCU (at least not in Doomsday), several other classic X-Men characters are reportedly confirmed for the film. Sources indicate that Magneto, Beast, and Cyclops will appear — though it’s unclear whether these will be legacy actors or recast roles.

This selective reintroduction suggests Marvel is carefully curating which mutants to fold into the MCU narrative. Jean Grey — whose powerful Phoenix persona could drastically alter the cosmic balance — may be held back for a future solo project or a more controlled storyline.

🔮 What Does This Mean for the X-Men in the MCU?

Marvel has already cast younger actors like Chloe Cherry as Kitty Pryde and is rumored to be testing actors for new versions of Storm, Wolverine, and yes — even Jean Grey. The studio seems committed to **reimagining the X-Men for a new generation**, rather than relying solely on nostalgia.

That said, fan demand for legacy cameos remains strong. With Patrick Stewart returning as Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, many hoped Janssen might follow. But her absence from Avengers: Doomsday signals that Marvel may be drawing a clearer line between the Fox universe and its own continuity.

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