Marvel Advances X-Men Reboot With Jake Schreier

Marvel Studios is advancing plans for its highly anticipated X-Men reboot, with Jake Schreier, known for his work on Thunderbolts*, emerging as the leading candidate to direct. Schreier's critical success and familiarity with the X-Men comics have positioned him as a top contender after recent meetings with Marvel. Michael Lesslie is writing the screenplay, and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is set to produce, though casting, plot, and release date details remain undisclosed. This film will officially introduce the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following Disney's acquisition of Fox and years of hints in prior Marvel movies. The project signals Marvel's new 'quality over quantity' strategy as it seeks to reinvigorate its franchise. The X-Men reboot is part of a slate of major releases, including upcoming Fantastic Four and Avengers films.