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‘X-Men’ unveils Inde Navarrette, Adam Driver as part of star-studded cast at D23 Showcase
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Key Points:
- Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced the new "X-Men" cast at Disney’s D23 Showcase, with Sadie Sink reprising her role as Jean Grey and Adam Driver cast as mutant villain Mister Sinister under the alias Nathaniel Millbury.
- The cast also includes Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, with the full lineup yet to be revealed.
- Adam Driver appeared via video from Pinewood Studios, expressing excitement about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and playing his character, while Navarrette praised director Jake Schreier’s character-driven approach.
- The "X-Men" franchise, originally created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, was acquired by Disney in 2019 through its purchase of 21st Century Fox, integrating mutants into the MCU with appearances by original actors in upcoming projects.
- The new "X-Men" film is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028, continuing Marvel’s expansion of its superhero universe with a fresh cast and storyline.
