Famke Janssen Reveals Marvel Never Asked

Famke Janssen, now promoting the Netflix drama Amsterdam Empire, says Marvel/Disney has “never, never ever” contacted her about returning as Jean Grey. Several of her original X‑Men co‑stars — Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Rebecca Romijn and Alan Cumming — are confirmed to appear in the MCU film Avengers: Doomsday, slated for 2026, but Janssen is not among them. No official explanation has been given for her absence, and commentators have speculated about factors such as character power levels or the legacy of Dark Phoenix. Janssen says she’s flattered the role still resonates and expects the question to recur; observers note a future comeback can’t be ruled out even if nothing is currently in the works.