Actor Famke Janssen said Marvel “made a mistake” by not bringing her back as Jean Grey in “Avengers: Doomsday.”
The 61-year-old actor made the comments during a recent event interview. She said the character still means a lot to fans and added that Marvel’s decision surprised her.
Janssen first played Jean Grey in “X-Men” in 2000. She later returned for several sequels and became one of the franchise’s best-known stars.
Marvel is bringing back some older “X-Men” actors for “Avengers: Doomsday.” James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer and Patrick Stewart are among the returning stars.
Janssen said she was not trying to create drama and was only speaking honestly. Her comments added to the online discussion over which “X-Men” actors Marvel chose to include.
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Fans have reacted to the casting choices, with some welcoming returning characters and others questioning why major names are missing. The film has already generated buzz online.
