Amid speculation surrounding the casting of Marvel’s upcoming X-Men project, Euphoria star Hunter Schafer has publicly addressed rumors linking her to the iconic role of Mystique. As Marvel Studios gears up to conclude its Multiversal Saga and transition into the Age of Mutants, excitement builds for the forthcoming X-Men film, set to follow the release of 2027’s Avengers: Secret Wars. Recent discussions in the fan community have highlighted Schafer as a strong contender for the role amid a swirl of Hollywood names being mentioned.
Hunter Schafer Says Playing X-Men’s Mystique ‘Would Be Cool’
During a recent interview at the SAG Awards red carpet event, Schafer responded to the fervent fan theories suggesting she could portray the shapeshifting mutant. She expressed her enthusiasm for the idea, stating, “I did see [the fan casts]! My dad texted me about that, yeah. Yeah, that would be cool.” Schafer elaborated on the notion of fan castings, noting, “These fan casts come around every once in a while and it’s always very sweet and always for characters that I really like.”
In addition to Schafer’s rumored involvement, other potential castings have emerged. Sadie Sink and Harris Dickinson are rumored to be in the running for the roles of Jean Grey and Scott Summers, respectively. Furthermore, Julia Butters is being considered for the character of Kitty Pryde, adding to the growing anticipation for the X-Men film franchise’s future.
Last seen in 2019’s X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Mystique was previously portrayed by four-time Academy Award nominee Jennifer Lawrence. With Schafer’s recent comments, many fans are eager to see if she will take on this beloved character in a new light.
While the buzz around these casting developments has intensified, Marvel Studios has yet to release an official statement regarding the highly anticipated X-Men film.
