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Madelaine Petsch Addresses Fan Dreams of Poison Ivy, Jean Grey Roles
31 Jan
Summary
- Petsch is open to playing Poison Ivy or Jean Grey in future movies.
- She previously called playing Poison Ivy a 'dream' role.
- Her casting depends on character age and movie franchise fit.
Madelaine Petsch, recognized for her roles as Cheryl Blossom in Riverdale and Maya Lucas in The Strangers franchise, has addressed considerable fan speculation about her potential to embody iconic comic book characters. Fans have frequently suggested Petsch for the roles of Poison Ivy in upcoming DC films and Jean Grey in future Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) projects.
Petsch has previously voiced her strong interest in playing Poison Ivy, a character she once dressed up as for Halloween and described as a "dream" role. The character of Poison Ivy has a history of on-screen portrayals, including by Uma Thurman and various actors in the television series Gotham and Batwoman.
The prospect of Petsch portraying Jean Grey, another prominent redhead superhero, is also being discussed. While Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner have previously embodied Jean Grey in the X-Men films, the upcoming MCU reboot of X-Men characters may feature a new iteration. Petsch’s potential casting as Jean Grey could depend on whether the MCU opts for an adult or a younger version of the character, given Petsch is 31.
