Stranger Things' Sadie Sink Insists Jean Grey X-Men Reports Are 'News to Me,' but Admits 'It's an Awesome Rumor'

Earlier this month, reports surfaced suggesting Sadie Sink, known for her role as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, is set to join Tom Holland in Spider-Man 4. Deadline reported Sink, whose film debut was in the 2016 film Chuck, would appear in the upcoming MCU film, slated to begin filming later this year and release on July 31, 2026.

While Marvel and Sony remained tight-lipped, Deadline speculated Sink might portray either Jean Grey from the X-Men or another popular redheaded Spider-Man character. IGN further explored potential Marvel characters Sink could play in Spider-Man 4 and beyond within the MCU.

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AnswerSee ResultsIn a recent interview with Josh Horowitz, Sink remained elusive about the Jean Grey speculation, calling the rumor "awesome" but adding it was "news to me." She denied speaking with Kevin Feige or any Marvel representatives about the role, stating simply, "I have nothing to say about this," while acknowledging Jean Grey as "a great character." When asked about the potential commitment of playing an MCU character long-term, Sink responded enthusiastically, "I think that’s super exciting." The interview concluded with Sink clearly choosing to remain tight-lipped.

Late last year, Kevin Feige hinted at the introduction of X-Men characters in upcoming MCU films, mentioning fans would see "some X-Men players that you might recognize" in the next few installments. He further emphasized the X-Men's importance in the MCU's future, particularly following Secret Wars.

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New duel1ST2ND3RDSee your ResultsFinish playing for your personal results or see the community’s!Continue playingSee resultsConsidering Marvel's upcoming slate, Spider-Man 4, along with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, are prime candidates for X-Men appearances. The potential return of Deadpool, Wolverine, and even Gambit remains a significant question. Feige has stated the X-Men will be a crucial part of the MCU's future after Secret Wars. Storm's appearance in What If...? Season 3 marked the character's first appearance in the wider MCU. With three untitled Marvel movie projects added to the 2028 release schedule, the possibility of an X-Men film in 2028 grows stronger.