While Alien: Romulus star Cailee Spaeny is the apparent frontrunner to play Rogue in Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot, Marty Supreme star Odessa A'Zion remains a firm fan favourite to play the MCU's Anna Marie.
The 26-year-old's star is on the rise, and there's no denying that she'd be a good fit for the role. Now, after months of rumours, A'Zion has broken her silence on the possibility of suiting up as Rogue.
Asked in the video below whether she's set to join the X-Men franchise, the actress replied, "I don’t know if I can answer that question. I don’t know. I genuinely have no idea." That's an odd response for someone who, as of now, has no official involvement with the movie.
Of course, it may be just poor wording on A'Zion's part, with her meaning she's completely in the dark about any X-Men movie rumours. We'll have to wait and see, though an official cast announcement is still expected during this Friday's D23 event in Anaheim.
A'zion began working professionally as a child before landing breakout roles in television, including Fam and Netflix's Grand Army. She has since appeared in movies including the 2022 Hellraiser reboot, Fresh Kills, Until Dawn, and the acclaimed Marty Supreme.
Rogue, whose real name is Anna Marie, is one of the X-Men's most iconic members. A mutant with the ability to absorb another person's memories, abilities, and powers through physical contact, Rogue initially struggled to control her dangerous gift. After spending time as a member of Mystique's Brotherhood of Mutants, she eventually found redemption with the X-Men and became a key member of the team.
The cast of the X-Men reboot currently features Kit Connor as Scott Summers, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost. Adam Driver is reportedly playing the movie's villain, and while the Magneto rumours have been debunked, it seems he's either Mister Sinister or Sebastian Shaw.
Christopher Abbott, Tom Pelphrey, Bill Skarsgård, Will Poulter, and Harris Dickinson are reportedly in the running for Professor X. Spaeny, meanwhile, still seems likely for Rogue, with Charles Melton repeatedly mentioned as a favourite for Beast.
Looking ahead to X-Men, Spider-Man: Brand New Day star Sadie Sink said, "I think it was such a smart choice, too, to start young and have this younger generation of mutants. It’s a cool take on it, but as it starts to assemble and everything, I’m really excited about having a group of people to feel like you’re on a team with."
X-Men is currently expected to be released in theaters in 2028.