Sadie Sink Denies Jean Grey Rumors, Calls Them 'Awesome'

Exciting news has emerged earlier this month about Sadie Sink, the actress who captivated audiences as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things. According to Deadline, Sink is set to join Tom Holland in the much-anticipated Spider-Man 4. The film, slated to begin production later this year, has already secured a release date of July 31, 2026. While Marvel and Sony have remained tight-lipped when approached for comments, Deadline speculated that Sink might portray either the iconic X-Men character Jean Grey or another beloved redheaded character from the Spider-Man universe.

Following the initial report, IGN delved into the possibilities of which Marvel character Sadie Sink could embody in Spider-Man 4 and beyond in the MCU. The speculation has sparked interest among fans, prompting discussions on who Sink might play. Some of the top guesses include Mary Jane Watson, Jean Grey, Gwen Stacy, Firestar, or another character yet to be revealed.

In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz, Sadie Sink remained elusive about the Jean Grey rumors, describing them as "awesome" but stating, "This is news to me." When asked if she had discussed the role with Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige or any other representatives, Sink simply replied, "No," and added, "I have nothing to say about this." Despite her reticence, Sink acknowledged the appeal of the Jean Grey character, calling it "a great character," and expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of joining the MCU for an extended period, saying, "I think that’s super exciting."

The interview concluded with Sink keeping her options open, hinting at future discussions once her role might be officially confirmed. Horowitz suggested revisiting the topic in the future, adding to the anticipation surrounding Sink's potential involvement in the MCU.

Last year, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige teased the integration of X-Men characters into the MCU's upcoming projects. Speaking at the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, Feige mentioned that fans would soon see "some X-Men players that you might recognize" in the next few MCU films, though he did not specify which characters or movies. He emphasized the importance of the X-Men in the MCU's future, particularly post-Secret Wars, saying, "The X-Men are an important part of that future."

Looking ahead, the MCU's Phase 6 includes films like Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man 4 in 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027. There's also speculation about the return of characters like Deadpool and Wolverine, who have enjoyed significant success in their standalone movie. Additionally, there's curiosity about whether Channing Tatum might reprise his role as Gambit.

Feige has made it clear that the X-Men will play a pivotal role in the MCU beyond Secret Wars. He reflected on the MCU's narrative journey, stating, "When we were preparing for Avengers: Endgame years ago, it was a question of getting to the grand finale of our narrative, and then we had to start all over again after that. This time, on the road to Secret Wars, we already know very well what the story is going to be until then and afterwards. The X-Men are an important part of that future."

It seems that Phase 7 of the MCU will be heavily focused on the X-Men. In the short term, fans have already seen Storm make her debut in the wider MCU in What If...? Season 3. Moreover, Marvel Studios has added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 release schedule, set for February 18, May 5, and November 10, 2028, with one of them likely to be an X-Men film.