Famke Janssen Critiques Marvel for Overlooking Her Return as Jean Grey

WHO:

Deadline - Famke Janssen, actress known for playing Jean Grey/Phoenix in the X-Men franchise.

Variety - Famke Janssen mentioned during her appearance at Spacecon 2026.

WHAT:

Deadline - Janssen stated that several of her former co-stars are returning for "Avengers: Doomsday."

Deadline - Famke Janssen stated that Marvel Studios “made a mistake” not bringing her back for the upcoming movie "Avengers: Doomsday."

Variety - Janssen expressed her disappointment about not being asked to return as Jean Grey for "Avengers: Doomsday."

WHEN:

Deadline - "Avengers: Doomsday" is set to premiere on Dec. 18.

WHY:

Deadline - Janssen believes that Marvel's decision not to include her in the film was a mistake, especially since several of her former co-stars are returning.

HOW:

Variety - Janssen commented on her inability to keep secrets, stating, “I am so bad at keeping secrets that I always say to everyone I’m the worst actor in the world. It’s all on my face.”

(UPDATED June 20, 2026 06:22 UTC)

Janssen has announced that several of her former co-stars will be returning for the upcoming film "Avengers: Doomsday." This exciting news comes as the deadline for the project approaches. Fans are eagerly anticipating the reunion of these beloved characters on screen.

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(UPDATED June 20, 2026 04:20 UTC)

At Spacecon 2026, actress Famke Janssen, known for her role as Jean Grey in the X-Men franchise, expressed her disappointment over not being asked to return for the upcoming Marvel film "Avengers: Doomsday," which is set to premiere on December 18. Janssen stated that Marvel Studios “made a mistake” by not including her, especially since several of her former co-stars are coming back for the film. She humorously added that she struggles with keeping secrets, saying, “I am so bad at keeping secrets that I always say to everyone I’m the worst actor in the world. It’s all on my face.”