Marvel Eyeing 'Thunderbolts' Director for 'X-Men'

Published: Friday, May 9, 2025 at 1:48 pm

Jake Schreier in Talks to Direct X-Men: Marvel Eyes Thunderbolts Director

Marvel fans, get ready! It looks like the X-Men are finally on the cusp of a major MCU debut. According to Deadline, **Jake Schreier**, the director of the upcoming "Thunderbolts" (also known as "The New Avengers"), is in early talks to direct the highly anticipated **"X-Men"** film.

This news has sent ripples of excitement through the fandom, especially considering the positive buzz surrounding "Thunderbolts." The film, which reportedly earned a whopping $162 million globally in its opening weekend, seems to have solidified Schreier's position as a top contender. The script for the "X-Men" movie is already penned by Michael Lesslie, with Kevin Feige producing.

Marvel has been carefully laying the groundwork for the X-Men's arrival in the MCU. Hints of mutants have been sprinkled throughout recent projects, including the appearance of Evan Peters as Quicksilver in "WandaVision" and cameos from X-Men actors like Patrick Stewart and Kelsey Grammer in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" and "The Marvels," respectively. Characters like Ms. Marvel and Namor have also been subtly introduced as potential mutants.

Last year's "Deadpool & Wolverine" brought Hugh Jackman back as Wolverine, bridging the gap between the previous X-Men universe and the MCU, though not fully integrating them into the main timeline. The upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday" promises even more X-Men action, with actors like Stewart, Grammer, Ian McKellen, and others set to reprise their iconic roles.

BNN's Perspective: This is a promising development. Schreier's success with "Thunderbolts" suggests he has the potential to deliver a fresh and exciting take on the X-Men, while also respecting the legacy of the characters. The slow burn approach Marvel has taken to introducing mutants has been smart, building anticipation and allowing for a more seamless integration. Let's hope this deal goes through and we finally get the X-Men we've been waiting for!

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