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 that 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 iconic redheaded Spider-Man character. IGN subsequently explored various Marvel characters Sink could potentially 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, simply calling the rumor "awesome." She confirmed she hadn't spoken to Kevin Feige or any Marvel representatives about the role, stating, "I have nothing to say about this," while acknowledging Jean Grey as "a great character." However, she expressed excitement about the potential of committing to a long-term MCU role. The interview concluded with Sink clearly choosing to keep her involvement under wraps.

Could Saide Sink play Jean Grey in Spider-Man 4? Photo by Arturo Holmes/WireImage.

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 movies, without specifying which characters or films. He further emphasized the X-Men's crucial role in the MCU's future, particularly after 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 other Phase 6 films like Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, are prime candidates for X-Men appearances. The potential return of Deadpool, Wolverine, and even Gambit adds another layer of intrigue. Feige's statement about the X-Men's importance in the MCU's future following Secret Wars suggests a significant X-Men presence in Phase 7. Furthermore, the addition of three untitled movie projects to Marvel's 2028 release schedule strengthens the likelihood of at least one X-Men film.