Jake Schreier, director of the reboot of the X-Men film in the MCU universe, has finally revealed the first details about the project. In a recent interview, Schreier stated that this team of mutants will be drastically different from the previous version.
Marvel chose Schreier after careful consideration. Previously, he directed Thunderbolts, which, although not a box office hit, received much praise for its rich narrative and realistic characterization.
Schreier has built a reputation through works such as Robot & Frank, Paper Towns, and Beef, which focus on human relationships and deep emotional conflicts. It seems he will bring this theme to X-Men, presenting a story that is not only full of action, but also touches on the human side of mutants.
First Leak of the X-Men MCU Movie
Schreier stated that the film will depict the complex side of mutants, including their inner struggles and search for identity in a world that rejects their existence.
“The essence of X-Men is its complexity,” says Schreier. “These characters struggle with who they are and how they fit into the world. Stories like that are incredibly compelling and multi-layered. To have the opportunity to explore all of those themes on a scale as large as the source material is incredibly rare and valuable.”
Kevin Feige previously hinted that some MCU X-Men characters may debut first in Avengers: Doomsday.
Interestingly, several veteran actors will return in Avengers: Doomsday. They include Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and other legendary artists such as James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, and Kelsey Grammer.
Their presence in the film is predicted to serve as a bridge to introduce a new generation of X-Men into the MCU universe. Additionally, there have been reports suggesting that a younger version of Cyclops has already been spotted on the set of Doomsday.
Marvel Studios has also hinted that the cast for the latest version of X-Men will consist of young actors. This is clearly a significant difference when compared to Fox’s classic X-Men team, which featured mostly adult mutants.
