An Original X-Men Member Reveals They Were 'Never' Asked To Return By Marvel For Next Major Movie Event - Ireland News Beep

Avengers: Doomsday has seemingly promised that it’ll be one of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious crossover events yet, though one original X-Men member may not be making their return to fight along the others.

Famke Janssen’s Jean Grey won’t be seen in Avengers: Doomsday, according to the actress. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, she shared an honest answer about the continuous question about her return. “Every time I do an interview, it’s mentioned,” Janssen said, “It’s interesting. I didn’t realize that was such a big part. Every interview I do, that will come up, and of everything I say, that is going to be the only thing that’s gonna be printed.” She then gave a definitive answer about her return to the role of Jean Grey, claiming that “no,” Marvel has “never, never ever” asked her to make a reprise.

Janssen added that “I should be flattered, I suppose, that this character has resonated with people. It’s been so long, but it’s nice that people are still talking about her. I’m sure every single time there’s a new movie that they’re doing, like [is it] Doomsday? … it’ll come up again.” With other 20th Century Fox X-Men slated to make their grand return, which many will count as their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Marvel fans may be eager to see Jean Grey join the ranks in hopefully taking down Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom (unless he survives, or spins the fight into something bigger that will lead directly in Avengers: Secret Wars). Hints, teases, and a few mutants have made their way into the MCU. In the meantime, rumors swirl about how Avengers: Doomsday will shape up, and what other cameos Marvel may conjure along the way.

Other X-Men Will Return In Avengers: Doomsday

X-Men 2 cast shot with Halle Berry Famke Janssen, Patrick Stewart, and James Marsen
Image via 20th Century Fox

Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and Kelsey Grammer have all been confirmed to appear in Avengers: Doomsday as their original X-Men characters. Hugh Jackman has already made his much-anticipated return and unsheathed the adamantium claws again in Deadpool & Wolverine, though there remains to be no word on whether he’ll reunite with the X-Men just yet. Channing Tatum’s Gambit will play a role in Avengers: Doomsday, however, following his initial introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Alongside Janssen debunking that her version of Jean Grey will partake in Avengers: Doomsday, don’t expect to see Halle Berry’s Storm light up the screen. In an interview with Variety regarding Marvel Studio’s massive cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday that featured endless backs of chairs embroidered with actors’ names, Berry confirmed that she won’t be in the movie. It’s truly yet to be revealed if this is true once Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters.

Avengers: Doomsday releases on Dec. 18., 2026.