Hunter Schafer is rumored to be cast as Mystique in the upcoming X-Men reboot, a role she previously said she’d be open to taking on.
A post on X has fueled these speculations further, and it has been met with varied opinions from fans.
Hunter Schafer Is Considered to Play Mystique in Marvel Studios’ X-Men Reboot
Euphoria actress Hunter Schafer is an emerging star in the entertainment realm. After her minor role in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and her appearance in Cuckoo, fans are already discussing what her next big role might be.
Some even took to X (formerly Twitter) to petition for her to be cast as Zelda in the movie adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. However, there might be an opportunity for her to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Rumors of her playing X-Men’s Mystique began circulating earlier this year. Sources claim that the studio is considering her for the role of the MCU’s version of the shapeshifting anti-hero.
The speculations resurfaced when The Direct posted a roster of actors reportedly being considered for upcoming roles.
Fans of the franchise debated in the comments about whether Schafer would be a good fit for the fan-favorite character, previously portrayed by Rebecca Romijn and Jennifer Lawrence.
Some were pleased that Schafer was included in the rumored ensemble, with one writing, “I honestly really like the idea of Hunter Schafer.”
While others voiced their disapproval, one user noted, “Mystique, among all her characteristics, fits perfectly in the ‘femme fatale’ category as well. What the hell does Hunter Schafer have to do with that? Smh.”
Schafer herself has been aware of the speculations and expressed interest in the role back in February.
“I did see [the fan casts]! My dad texted me about that, yeah. Yeah, that would be cool,” she said. “These fan casts come around every once in a while, and it’s always very sweet, and always for characters that I really like.”
Marvel has yet to officially announce the rumored reboot project. However, actors who starred in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men are set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday and possibly Secret Wars. The events about to unfold in the MCU could very well signal that an X-Men reboot is on the horizon.
Hunter Schafer Turns Heads with Bold Met Gala Afterparty Ensemble
Hunter Schafer's radiant and busty look at the Met Gala afterparty left fans in awe on May 5.
She rocked an ivory Dilara Fındıkoğlu corset dress with a deconstructed design that flattered her shape. Her lingerie-inspired fashion was completed with a white lace bow in her hair, a white bag, and a pair of peep-toe Louboutin heels.
Earlier that night, Schafer wore a more layered look with her black-and-white ensemble. Her oversized Prada suit featured a white double-breasted coat over a turtleneck, paired with loose cigarette pants.
Like many celebrities who attended the Met Gala, Schafer wore a tuxedo-inspired outfit in line with the event’s dress code, Tailoring For You, before opting to strip down to a corset for the afterparty.
Hosted by A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton, the 2025 Met Gala theme celebrated menswear shaped by Black culture while reflecting on “the importance of clothing in style to the formation of Black identities in the Atlantic diaspora.”
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