Sadie Sink is officially Jean Grey in the MCU – how does her Brand New Day role compare to comics?
Marvel announced Sink as Jean Grey at D23, joining a new X-Men cast that includes Adam Driver, Kit Connor and Christopher Abbott.
- On Friday, August 14, 2026, Marvel Studios announced that Sadie Sink will play Jean Grey in the upcoming "X-Men" movie, following her debut in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."
- At the Disney Entertainment Showcase in Anaheim, Calif., Sink wore an archival Alexander McQueen gown from the Spring 2004 Deliverance collection, which drew inspiration from the 1969 film "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?."
- Alongside Sink, the new X-Men cast includes Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Maya Boyd as Storm, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost.
- Taking over the character from Sophie Turner, Sink made her first public appearance representing Jean Grey alongside her new cast mates at the D23 event.
- The untitled "X-Men" film will hit theaters in just under two years, on May 5, 2028, marking a major expansion of the Marvel cinematic universe.
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Sadie Sink is officially Jean Grey in the MCU – how does her Brand New Day role compare to comics?
After months of speculation about who Sadie Sink would be playing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, one of Marvel’s worst-kept secrets is finally out there. That’s right, the mysterious, mind-controlling, red-haired baddie glimpsed briefly in trailers is none other than Jean Grey, one of the X-Men’s most famous, and most powerful, members. As one of Marvel’s very first mutants, Jean has a long history in comics, animation, and movies, but she’s neve…
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