Famke Janssen says Marvel omitted her from Doomsday

Actor Famke Janssen has publicly stated that she was not invited to reprise her role as Jean Grey in the upcoming Marvel Studios film "Avengers: Doomsday," calling the decision a mistake. Janssen made the remarks during a panel at SpaceCon 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, over the weekend.

The film, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, is set to feature a large ensemble of returning actors from the original 20th Century Fox "X-Men" films. Confirmed cast members include James Marsden as Cyclops, Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, and Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler. Janssen's absence from this list has been noted by fans, particularly as other prominent female characters like Storm, played by Halle Berry, are also not included.

Addressing her exclusion, Janssen emphasized her honesty about not being involved. She stated that she is bad at keeping secrets and that her feelings would be evident if she were lying. She then expressed her belief that Marvel Studios made an error in not including her character.

Janssen first portrayed the powerful telepath Jean Grey in 2000's "X-Men" and continued the role through...