Earlier this month, reports surfaced suggesting Sadie Sink, known for her role as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things, is set to join Tom Holland in Spider-Man 4. Deadline reported that Sink, whose film debut was in the 2016 film Chuck, would appear in the upcoming MCU movie, slated to begin filming later this year and release on July 31, 2026.
While Marvel and Sony remained tight-lipped, Deadline speculated Sink might portray either Jean Grey from the X-Men or another popular redheaded Spider-Man character. IGN further explored potential Marvel characters Sink could play in Spider-Man 4 and beyond.
AnswerSee ResultsIn a recent interview with Josh Horowitz, Sink remained elusive about the Jean Grey speculation, calling the rumor "awesome" but confirming it was news to her. She denied speaking to Kevin Feige or any Marvel representatives about the role, stating simply, "I have nothing to say about this," while acknowledging Jean Grey as a "great character." When asked about the commitment of playing an MCU character for years, she responded enthusiastically, "I think that’s super exciting." The interview concluded with Sink clearly wanting to keep her involvement under wraps.
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3RDSee your ResultsFinish playing for your personal results or see the community’s!Continue playingSee resultsConsidering Marvel's upcoming slate, Spider-Man 4, along with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, are prime candidates for X-Men appearances. The return of Deadpool, Wolverine, and potentially Gambit remains a significant question. Feige has confirmed the X-Men's importance in the MCU's future following Secret Wars, and with three untitled Marvel movies scheduled for 2028, an X-Men film seems increasingly likely. It's worth noting Storm's appearance in What If...? Season 3 marked her first appearance in the wider MCU.
