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

Exciting news for fans of both *Stranger Things* and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU): Sadie Sink, renowned for her portrayal of Max Mayfield, is rumored to join the cast of Spider-Man 4. According to Deadline, Sink, who debuted in the 2016 film *Chuck*, is set to appear in the upcoming MCU film, slated to start filming later this year with a release scheduled for July 31, 2026. While both Marvel and Sony have remained tight-lipped on the matter, speculations are rife that Sink might portray the iconic X-Men character Jean Grey or another beloved redheaded figure from the Spider-Man universe.

IGN has explored the possibilities of which Marvel character Sadie Sink could embody in *Spider-Man 4* and beyond within the MCU. In a recent interview with Josh Horowitz, Sink remained elusive about the Jean Grey rumors, playfully dismissing them as "awesome" but offering no confirmation. She expressed excitement about the prospect of joining the MCU, highlighting her familiarity with the Jean Grey character and her enthusiasm for the potential commitment.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has hinted at the inclusion of X-Men characters in upcoming MCU projects. At the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, Feige teased that fans would see recognizable X-Men characters in the "next few" MCU movies, aligning with the narrative progression towards *Avengers: Secret Wars*. This suggests that the X-Men will play a significant role in the future of the MCU, especially post-*Secret Wars*.

The immediate future of the MCU includes films like *Captain America: Brave New World*, *Thunderbolts*, and *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, but it's the Phase 6 movies, including *Avengers: Doomsday*, *Spider-Man 4*, and *Avengers: Secret Wars*, that seem most likely to feature mutants prominently. The success of *Deadpool and Wolverine* might also influence the return of these characters, along with potential appearances by other X-Men like Gambit.

Feige emphasized the importance of the X-Men in the MCU's narrative arc post-*Secret Wars*, hinting at a significant role for them in Phase 7. Furthermore, the character Storm made her MCU debut in What If...? Season 3, signaling the beginning of mutant integration into the larger universe. Marvel Studios has also added three untitled projects to its 2028 release schedule, with speculation mounting that one of these might be an X-Men film.