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Famke Janssen Reflects on Her Iconic X-Men Role: "Never Asked to Reprise Jean Grey"
30 Oct
Summary
- Famke Janssen, known for playing Jean Grey in X-Men movies, is frequently asked about reprising the role
- Janssen says Marvel has never approached her to return as the character
- Despite the character's popularity, Janssen is surprised by the continued interest in Jean Grey
In 2025, Famke Janssen, a senior editor at Entertainment Weekly with 15 years of journalism experience, reflects on her time as the telepathic mutant Jean Grey in the X-Men movies. Janssen says that every time she does an interview, the question of whether she will return as Jean Grey comes up.
Despite the character's lasting impact, Janssen reveals that Marvel has never approached her to reprise the role. "Never. Never ever," she states. Janssen seems surprised by the continued interest in her portrayal of Jean Grey, acknowledging that it's "nice that people are still talking about her" even though it's been a long time since she last played the character.
The article also notes that several other actors from the previous X-Men movie era, including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden, have been confirmed to return to their respective roles in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. However, Janssen remains absent from the list of returning X-Men stars, leaving fans to wonder if they will ever see her reprise the iconic Jean Grey on the big screen again.
