Original X-Men Stars Return in Avengers: Doomsday Exciting Crossover

Famke Janssen, known for her role as Jean Grey in the X-Men film series, has expressed excitement about the return of many of her former X-Men co-stars in the upcoming MCU film Avengers: Doomsday, which features a large ensemble cast including various iconic Marvel teams. However, Janssen indicated that she is not currently involved with the new film and is unsure of the storyline, describing the comic book genre as "never been my world" despite her long association with it. Many original X-Men actors such as Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden are confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, but Janssen and other high-profile X-Men actors like Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman have not been announced as part of the cast. Janssen reflected positively on her time with the X-Men franchise, acknowledging the career boost it gave her while emphasizing her preference for variety in her acting roles rather than repeating the same character. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, Avengers: Doomsday is set to bring together multiple Marvel franchises, including the X-Men, for a major crossover event scheduled for release in December 2026. Janssen's last portrayal of Jean Grey was in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past, and she plans to watch the new film as an audience member to see how the story unfolds.