The Game of Thrones and MCU franchises have long borrowed actors from each other. After Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn recently joined the Marvel universe as members of the Fantastic Four, fans are wondering who might be next up on the list. This time, it seems like House of the Dragon star Olivia Cooke might be the latest addition to the group, joining as X-Men’s Jean Grey.
Quick Read:
- The MCU is moving toward the end of multiverse saga.
- Fans are excited for the X-Men in MCU.
- Olivia Cooke might play Jean Grey.
Olivia Cooke might be MCU’s Jean Grey
As the MCU expands its universe even further, fans are speculating who else might be part of the new roster. The long-awaited union of X-Men and the core MCU is finally happening, thanks to Deadpool & Wolverine. And Jean Grey is an important part of the X-Men. According to a rumor by the fan account Marvel News, Olivia Cooke is one of the stars being eyed for the role.
Marvel Studios is rumored to be eyeing Olivia Cooke for the role of Jean Grey in an upcoming MCU film pic.twitter.com/wOXsui8ALh
— Marvel News (@Marvelnewszz) January 21, 2025
Emilia Clarke might return to the MCU
While Olivia Cooke might be joining the MCU in the future, Game of Thrones alum Emilia Clarke made her debut in the TV series Secret Invasion as G’iah not too long ago. Since then, there has been no indication of her return. But according to the fan account Marvel updates, Feige and co. might be looking at giving her another shot, despite the show’s poor reviews.
Emilia Clarke will return as G’iah in an upcoming project pic.twitter.com/cbvAQDzowe
— Marvel Updates (@marvel_updat3s) January 21, 2025
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