Famke Janssen has confirmed that Marvel has not reached out to her to reprise her role as Jean Grey since Fox's X-Men franchise ended. She played the character from the original 2000 X-Men film until her cameo in 2014. Although several actors from the Fox universe, such as James Marsden (Cyclops), Patrick Stewart (Professor X), and Ian McKellen (Magneto), are confirmed for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, Janssen will not join them. Despite her character's absence, Janssen expressed gratitude for fans' continued interest in Jean Grey.

Will Famke Janssen reprise her role as Jean Grey in Avengers: Doomsday?

No, Famke Janssen has stated that Marvel has never contacted her about reprising her role as Jean Grey since the Fox era of X-Men movies.

Avengers: Doomsday, set to release on May 1, 2026, will bring back many familiar faces from the original X-Men film series, sparking speculation about a potential Avengers vs. X-Men storyline. The film is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's expansion, leading up to the highly anticipated Secret Wars in May 2027, which aims to further intertwine heroic narratives and introduce new villains. The future of the MCU is indeed full of exciting possibilities, but the absence of certain characters like Wolverine and Scarlet Witch has raised eyebrows among fans.