Joseph Quinn Just Named Two Stranger Things Co-Stars He Thinks Would Be Right For Marvel’s X-Men Movie, And I Can See It

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Joseph Quinn’s acting career has been consistently growing since he secured a role on Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Although it seems unlikely that he’ll reappear as the deceased Eddie Munson in the show, his bond with the cast remains strong. In truth, he desires some of them to emulate his journey and become part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe during the upcoming “X-Men” revival, and I can’t help but concur with this sentiment.

Unlike “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” where the cast has already been set, the “X-Men” reboot remains in its initial stages. However, this hasn’t deterred fans of these legendary mutants from pondering who could step into these roles for the new version. Among the top choices for the dream cast is Sadie Sink, a standout star from Season 2 of “Stranger Things,” who was one of the highlights of an otherwise under-appreciated season. There’s been a buzz that the actor from “The Whale” is being contemplated for the role of Jean Grey, and based on remarks made at MegaCon in Orlando, it seems he’s open to the idea as well.

I think she would be brilliant in that role.

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I can confidently say that she’s got the knack for it with her fiery red hair as natural as a sunset. To top it off, she’s well-versed in all things supernatural, having spent nearly a decade portraying characters from those realms on Stranger Things. Though many fans, including myself, are eager to see her take on a new role, the decision hinges on when filming is scheduled to commence. She wrapped up production for Netflix’s show in December, but she’s keeping herself occupied by reprising her role on Broadway this spring in the play John Proctor Is the Villain.

Absolutely, it’s not just Sink who has Quinn’s backing to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a new cast member. At the same event, he also proposed another intriguing casting idea, although this one could stir up quite a bit of debate among fans.

Maybe Charlie [Heaton] as Wolverine.

Despite some disagreement, it’s undeniable that Heaton has had the chance to portray a mutant character. In 2020, he appeared as Sam Guthrie/Cannonball in the adaptation of Marvel Comics’ “The New Mutants,” which is a spin-off film within the “X-Men” movie franchise. Regrettably, the film was met with mixed reactions and ended up being labeled a financial disappointment at the box office.

Still, given Heaton’s association with Marvel, it’s understandable why Quinn is backing his ‘Stranger Things‘ colleague, someone he didn’t share screen time with. However, this choice might not be as universally accepted due to the fact that Wolverine has been strongly identified with Hugh Jackman for quite some time.

Perhaps it’s appealing to imagine a fresh cast stepping into those legendary shoes. However, given that Jackman’s Wolverine has been incorporated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, things might get a bit complex. But isn’t that the beauty of the multiverse – it provides room for such possibilities?

Currently, these ideas are simply enthusiastic theories shared by fans and Quinn; however, if Marvel truly intends to restart the X-Men franchise, they ought to take into account the casting suggestions made by the star of Gladiator II.

For now, Marvel enthusiasts have plenty to anticipate with upcoming films on the horizon. This week, we’ll see “Captain America: New World Order” in cinemas, David Harbour, a former star of “Stranger Things”, will reappear on the big screen in “Thunderbolts” in May, and in July, Johnny Storm, portrayed by Quinn, will make his MCU debut in “The Fantastic Four: Initial Footsteps.

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2025-02-10 22:37