'Spider-Man 4' Sows 'X-Men' Seeds.. Sadie Sink Becomes New Core of MCU [★FOCUS]

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has become more than just a new story for Peter Parker; it serves as the starting point for expanding the X-Men universe within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). At the center of this is Jean Grey, portrayed by Sadie Sink.

Sadie Sink's role remained shrouded in mystery until the film's release, fueling audience curiosity and becoming one of the key highlights of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. The movie was designed to naturally intertwine the narrative of Jean Grey (played by Sadie Sink), a core X-Men character, with Spider-Man's story, laying the groundwork for future universe expansion.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Sink explained about her portrayal of Jean Grey in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day': "The first time we meet Jean, she is simply a wounded young girl," adding that she is "in a state where she doesn't even know how to relate to her own powers."

She further stated, "Jean Grey is a hero and a good person, but becoming such a person requires more process," emphasizing that the focus was on showing her journey of growing into a hero rather than presenting her as an already established X-Men member.

This setting aligns with the future direction of the new X-Men that the MCU will present. While previous films began stories centered around mutants who were already somewhat developed, the new X-Men is likely to place greater emphasis on young mutants accepting their abilities, building relationships with one another, and growing into a team.

In particular, Jean Grey is expected to stand at the center of this process. Sink has already met with Jake Schreier, the director of the new 'X-Men', and has been discussing the project from its early stages. She revealed that she was "the only mutant established in the MCU" at the time and shared many conversations about how casting and the script were progressing.

She is also participating to some extent in the casting process for the new 'X-Men' actors. Sink explained that for certain characters, it is crucial to verify the chemistry between actual actors, and she has been involved in screen tests and similar activities.

Ultimately, Jean Grey, who first appeared in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', has taken on the role of a kind of bridge toward the new 'X-Men'. The structure involves introducing one mutant through Peter Parker's story, then naturally expanding the universe as she meets future teammates and forms the 'X-Men' team. It is highly likely that this will not be a story about fully formed heroes, but rather about young mutants carrying wounds and conflicts who meet and grow together.

Sink also remarked, "Starting with young-generation mutants was a very smart choice," adding, "Now that teams are being assembled one by one, I look forward to working with people who can make us feel like 'one team'."

Jean Grey, who started in 'Spider-Man', is now moving to the center of the new 'X-Men'. Interest is focused on whether Sadie Sink, who gained fame through 'Stranger Things', will expand her reach as a core MCU character by progressing from 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' to the future 'X-Men'.

Meanwhile, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' surpassed 'Avengers: Endgame' in North America to set a new all-time opening record, breaking through $1.15 billion in global box office revenue within seven days of its release.

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