Marvel Reveals New X-Men Cast at D23 with Sadie Sink as Jean Grey
Marvel’s D23 reveal turns its long-awaited mutant relaunch into a concrete piece of the MCU’s future, with Sadie Sink’s Jean Grey at the center of the conversation. The ensemble also signals a broad new interpretation of the X-Men, pairing familiar figures such as Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Emma Frost, and Professor X with Adam Driver’s unexpected Mister Sinister—an especially notable development for viewers tracking how Marvel is rebuilding its next generation of heroes and villains.
Marvel’s new X-Men finally stepped into the spotlight at D23. After Spider-Man: Brand New Day revealed Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, the actress can finally stop dodging the secret and officially embrace her future as one of Marvel’s most iconic mutants. Kit Connor joins her as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott takes over Professor X, and Maya Boyd becomes Storm.
Obsession breakout Inde Navarrette continues her rise as Rogue, while Samara Weaving takes on Emma Frost. Adam Driver has also been confirmed as Mister Sinister, although he was not among the cast appearing at D23. Together, they’re bringing a new generation of mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvel’s new X-Men opens exclusively in theaters on May 5, 2028.
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Marvel's new X-Men finally stepped into the spotlight at D23. After Spider-Man: Brand New Day revealed Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, the actress can finally stop dodging the secret and officially embrace her future as one of Marvel's…
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