Famke Janssen, known for her role as Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men film series, recently discussed the possibility of reprising her iconic character in future Marvel projects. Janssen first portrayed Jean Grey in the 2000 film X-Men, followed by appearances in X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand. Despite the character’s apparent demise in the series, Janssen made surprising comebacks in The Wolverine and X-Men: Days of Future Past.
In an interview with ComicBook, Janssen expressed uncertainty about returning to the role, stating, “I don’t know. I mean, I didn’t expect to come back after dying as Jean Grey.” She reflected on the unexpected opportunities to revisit the character in subsequent films and did not rule out the possibility of appearing in future projects. Janssen acknowledged that her return to the role in the past was unexpected and left the door open for potential future appearances, saying, “I don’t know. I doubt it, but you never know.”
While Janssen has portrayed the older version of Jean Grey, actress Sophie Turner took on the role of a younger Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Janssen’s portrayal of the character has left a lasting impact on fans of the X-Men franchise, making her potential return a topic of interest among audiences.
Aside from her work in the X-Men series, Janssen is currently starring in the film Boy Kills World, directed by Moritz Mohr. The movie, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last September, features a star-studded cast including Bill Skarsgård, H. Jon Benjamin, Jessica Rothe, and Michelle Dockery, among others. Boy Kills World is set to hit theaters on April 26, offering audiences a chance to see Janssen in a new and exciting role.
As Janssen navigates the possibility of reprising her role as Jean Grey in the X-Men universe, fans eagerly await any news of her potential return. With her impressive portrayal of the character in the past, Janssen’s involvement in future Marvel projects would undoubtedly be met with enthusiasm from fans and critics alike. Stay tuned for updates on Famke Janssen’s potential return to the X-Men franchise and her upcoming projects in the world of entertainment.