X-MEN: Famke Janssen Comments On New 'Jean Grey' Potentials

X-MEN: Famke Janssen Comments On New 'Jean Grey' Potentials

Janssen, who has appeared as Jean Grey in 5 previous X-Men movies, had no idea who was in line to play the younger version of the character in Bryan Singer's X-Men: Apocalypse. When MTV fills her in she seems happy enough, though she doesn't see a big resemblance!

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By MarkCassidy - Dec 04, 2014 07:12 AM EST
Filed Under: X-Men: Apocalypse

As we know, Chloe Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass, Carrie) Elle Fanning (Super 8, Maleficent) and Hailee Steinfeld (Ender's Game, True Grit) are the three actresses (that we've been made aware of so far) in line to play the younger version of telepathic mutant Jean Grey in the next installment in the X-franchise, X-Men: Apocalypse. Whoever lands the role will have their work cut out to follow the stunning Famke Janssen, who has done a fine job as the character in 5 of the previous films. When MTV asked the actress if she was aware of who's in the running, she says she's heard of all of them but, in Fanning's case particularly, doesn't see much of a resemblance. Janssen also says it's a little bittersweet knowing that she's being replaced in the role, but that maybe she could return and act alongside whoever is cast someday. Well, that worked in Days Of Future Past after all!

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Bryan Singer is returning to direct X-Men: Apocalypse, his fourth X-Men movie. The film will also star James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, and many others. It's set for release May 27th, 2016.
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Mrsinister
Mrsinister - 12/4/2014, 8:02 AM
After xmen: apocalypse they should return back to the normal time stream. I'd like to see a whole trilogy of xmen films that feature the galactic side of the xmen. It'd be awesome to see the shiar empire in a trilogy of films and feature Lilandra and Xavier falling in love. Show lilandra and her psycho brother and sister. There's so much to draw inspiration. All fox has to do is translate those into films.
Mrsinister
Mrsinister - 12/4/2014, 8:02 AM
Obviously redo the Phoenix saga too
Greengo
Greengo - 12/4/2014, 8:03 AM
Fanning? lol oh lawd no.

She's a good actress though.

Save her for something else.
Greengo
Greengo - 12/4/2014, 8:05 AM

Hailee Steinfeld is the best one for Jean out of those listed, imo.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/4/2014, 8:13 AM
Steinfeld please
tokens
tokens - 12/4/2014, 8:14 AM
dat janssen still got it goin..
gambgel
gambgel - 12/4/2014, 8:14 AM
I agree that Hailee fits a younger famke more.

But I like the idea of Elle playing young Jean too, she has something that reminds me of the young, rich and classy Jean of the early 60s comics. So Id be fine with any of them two
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 12/4/2014, 8:15 AM
Out of those 3, I would have to choose Moretz. But none of them really pop out as perfect for the role. I don't know too many actresses in the age range that they're going for, so it'll be interesting to see what other names pop up.

But DAMMIT!!! I'm gonna miss Famke. When XMen came out in 2000 when I was 12, man, Famke was a goddess. She's still damn [frick]able, too.
McGee
McGee - 12/4/2014, 8:16 AM




N3lLiel
N3lLiel - 12/4/2014, 8:17 AM
Just reboot the franchise, please!
tokens
tokens - 12/4/2014, 8:17 AM
steinfeld would make a highly arousing rogue.
we've already heard her southern accent.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 12/4/2014, 8:18 AM
We need @CherryBomb for this fancast! She's great with little known actors and actresses.
deamon
deamon - 12/4/2014, 8:20 AM
Maybe Avengers, I want the real Avengers, not SHIELD Agents.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 12/4/2014, 8:20 AM
@McGee

That is so wrong...
tokens
tokens - 12/4/2014, 8:21 AM
@20thCenturyFox
just consider it.
yossarian
yossarian - 12/4/2014, 8:21 AM
I don't get McGee's joke.

McGee
McGee - 12/4/2014, 8:22 AM
It's raining outside...but cinnamon's comments and avatar warm me up.
tokens
tokens - 12/4/2014, 8:22 AM
@SoundWave
lmao read that in soundwaves voice
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 12/4/2014, 8:23 AM
I say recast and basically do a semi reboot of a modern day franchise after Apocalypse wraps up. They can always have the younger cast come back and basically make inbetweequels for other story arcs if they really wanted to. But to save less money and time I would strongly suggest a new director, cast and producer for whatever new trilogy follows after Apocalypse's run. The Phoenix Saga involving the Shi'ar Empire is one story line that can just NOT be missed.



MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 12/4/2014, 8:24 AM
@SoundWave

I hope you're underage. lol.
McGee
McGee - 12/4/2014, 8:25 AM
Yoss...HAHAHAHA!!!
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 12/4/2014, 8:26 AM
@TheRationalNerd

A new director??? Blasphemy!!!

Just playin', who would you get to direct a new trilogy? Please don't say Vaughan...First Class was so friggin' boring.
yossarian
yossarian - 12/4/2014, 8:26 AM
I'm not being funny. I don't get it. How's it funny? PM or something.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 12/4/2014, 8:27 AM
@yossarian

Do you actually not get it?

Oh, and thanks for losing to Chicago last night...My Jets needed to gain a couple points on the Blues.
McGee
McGee - 12/4/2014, 8:27 AM
Roman Polanski and Woody Allen have one thing in common with each other... THEY BOTH MAKE GREAT MOVIES! :D
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 12/4/2014, 8:27 AM
It's Roman Polanski (convicted of raping a child in the 70's), and Woody Allen (cheated on his wife with like a 14 year old Asian girl andended up marrying her)
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 12/4/2014, 8:28 AM
I just want a reboot with the real first class in the modern world so we can get out of Singer's maladjusted shadow...
tokens
tokens - 12/4/2014, 8:28 AM
@McGee
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 12/4/2014, 8:28 AM
Soundwave is a sick [frick]..basically. He only ever comments on articles when underage girls are the focus.
yossarian
yossarian - 12/4/2014, 8:29 AM
oh...hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

I didn't know that was Roman Polanski. I get it now.

My bad.

Don't worry about the Blues Merc. They will fall apart.
McGee
McGee - 12/4/2014, 8:29 AM
Also if you have a young daughter...I hear they're excellent babysitters.
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 12/4/2014, 8:29 AM
Hailee Steinfeld looks the most like a younger of Famke Janssen.
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 12/4/2014, 8:31 AM
Ahhh what did Soundwave say? I miss all the fun stuff.
MercwithMouth
MercwithMouth - 12/4/2014, 8:31 AM
@RorMachine

Hmmm...so like a grown-up Pasto? Or a young Gusto?

@yoss

I hope you're right. Still gotta worry about Nashville and Chicago, though...Although my boys are playing well.
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 12/4/2014, 8:34 AM
Yah, what did Soundwave say?
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