Riverdale Star Petsch Expresses Desire to Play Jean Grey in X-Men Reboot

Madelaine Petsch, best known for her role as Cheryl Blossom in Riverdale, has expressed strong interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe by playing Jean Grey in the upcoming X-Men reboot. Despite admitting she has not seen any Marvel movies, Petsch has researched the character and finds the role appealing and fun to portray. Jean Grey, an omega-level mutant often associated with the Phoenix persona, is a central figure in the X-Men universe and has been previously portrayed by Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner in past film adaptations. While Petsch's name has not been prominent in current casting rumors compared to actresses like Elle Fanning and Daisy Edgar-Jones, Marvel Studios has yet to announce any official cast members for the reboot. Directed by Jake Schreier, the MCU's reboot of X-Men is highly anticipated, and Petsch's natural red hair and youthful appearance potentially align well with the character's depiction. Petsch's enthusiasm highlights that being a fan is not a prerequisite for portraying iconic roles, as acting skill and research can be sufficient for successfully embodying such characters.