Marvel Studios may have another contender for the role of Mystique in its upcoming X-Men reboot. Elle Fanning is reportedly being considered for the character, adding another name to the casting conversation. The report comes as Marvel continues building the ensemble for its long-awaited mutant movie.
Elle Fanning reportedly in talks to play Mystique
According to a new post on X (formerly Twitter) by Beyond Reporter, “Elle Fanning is in talks with Marvel Studios To Play Mystique in Marvel’s X-Men.”
The report has already prompted reactions from fans on social media. One user wrote, “Yes please. Let’s make this happen,” while another commented, “She has my vote, lovely actress.”
However, Fanning’s reported involvement has not been confirmed. Neither Marvel Studios nor the actress has announced that she will play Mystique, so the casting report remains unconfirmed.
Jake Schreier is directing the new X-Men movie after previously working with Marvel Studios on Thunderbolts*. The reboot has already added several major mutant characters to its lineup. Sadie Sink will play Jean Grey, while Inde Navarrette is set to portray Rogue.
Samara Weaving will portray Emma Frost, with Maya Boyd playing Storm. The cast also includes Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier/Professor X, Kit Connor as Scott Summers/Cyclops, Adam Driver as Nathaniel Milbury/Mister Sinister, and Asa Germann as Angel/Warren Worthington III.
The screenplay for the upcoming Marvel Studios project is being written by Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo. Plot details remain undisclosed, leaving much of the story under wraps as the cast continues to take shape.
Marvel Studios currently has the untitled X-Men movie scheduled to hit theaters on May 5, 2028. Whether Fanning ultimately joins the cast as Mystique remains to be seen.
