The new X-Men rumor suggests a Spider-Man 4 character could play a major role in Marvel’s next MCU saga. However, the character in question is not Jean Grey. The speculation centers on a character whose connection to the mutant storyline could extend well beyond Brand New Day.
Marvel scooper Daniel Richtman added to the speculation after reacting to a post about Tramell Tillman’s comments regarding the X-Men. Richtman wrote, “Will have a huge role next saga.” He did not identify the character directly, but his comment appears to refer to Tillman’s Bill Metzger. Neither Marvel nor Tillman has confirmed that Metzger will have a major role in the next MCU saga.
Tillman plays Bill Metzger in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, where the character works as a Damage Control official. His role reportedly connects him to the film’s mutant storyline and Sadie Sink’s Jean Grey. That connection has made Metzger very relevant to the latest X-Men speculation surrounding Spider-Man 4.
Why Tramell Tillman’s comments are fueling X-Men speculation in the MCU
Tillman’s comments add to the X-Men speculation because he has openly discussed his connection to the X-Men mythology. When asked about being part of the MCU’s X-Men story, he told Polygon, “I’ve always loved X-Men. The story was always a beautiful one about having this extreme power and being cast out of society and finding your own way, your own voice, and existing in space.” He also revealed that he once imagined himself playing Professor X, although that does not confirm any future casting plans.
However, Tillman also made it clear that he does not know if he will be part of Marvel’s future X-Men plans. That leaves his comments open to interpretation rather than confirming anything about his role.
Marvel is moving closer to introducing the X-Men into the main MCU storyline. Sadie Sink’s Jean Grey is already tied to Spider-Man 4, giving the movie a clear connection to the franchise’s mutant side. The film could therefore help set up characters and storylines that Marvel explores in its future projects.
Originally reported on SuperHeroHype.
