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

Early this month, reports surfaced suggesting Sadie Sink, known for her role as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, would 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 movie, 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 subsequently explored various Marvel characters Sink could plausibly 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 regarding the Jean Grey speculation, calling the rumor "awesome" but stating it was news to her. She denied speaking with Kevin Feige or other Marvel representatives about the role, adding that the rumors were "really cool" and Jean Grey is "a great character." When asked about the commitment of playing an MCU character long-term, Sink responded enthusiastically, suggesting interest in the possibility. The interview concluded with Sink clearly wanting to avoid confirmation. Horowitz suggested a future revisit to the interview once any official confirmation emerges.

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 films. He further elaborated on the X-Men's role, emphasizing their importance in the narrative leading to and beyond Secret Wars.

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New duel1ST2ND3RDSee your ResultsFinish playing for your personal results or see the community’s!Continue playingSee resultsConsidering Feige's comments, potential X-Men appearances could occur in Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, or Phase Six films like The Fantastic Four, Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man 4, and Avengers: Secret Wars. The return of Deadpool, Wolverine, and potentially Channing Tatum as Gambit remains a possibility. Feige has confirmed the X-Men's significant role in the MCU's future, particularly after Secret Wars, suggesting Phase 7 might be heavily X-Men focused. Storm's appearance in What If...? Season 3 marked a first step in introducing X-Men characters into the wider MCU. Marvel Studios has also added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 schedule, further fueling speculation about an upcoming X-Men film.