Famke Janssen Playfully Calls Out Marvel for Leaving Her Out of 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Famke Janssen, known for portraying Jean Grey/Phoenix in the original 'X-Men' trilogy, has publicly stated that Marvel Studios made a misstep by not casting her in the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The actress made the remarks at Spacecon 2026, according to Variety, adding a lighthearted tone to her critique.

VarietyFamke Janssen Says Marvel Should Have Cast Her in 'Avengers: Doomsday'

"Marvel made a mistake."

DeadlineFamke Janssen Says Marvel Erred by Excluding Her From 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Janssen's comments come as several of her former 'X-Men' co-stars are reportedly returning for the film, according to Deadline. While she did not specify which actors are involved, she expressed her belief that she should have been brought back as well, though she acknowledged a personal flaw that might complicate such a role.

"I'm bad at keeping secrets. My face gives everything away."

In her remarks at the convention, Janssen humorously admitted she struggles with confidentiality, noting that her facial expressions betray her, as reported by Variety. She also joked about her acting abilities, framing her criticism as playful rather than bitter.

Despite her exclusion, Janssen's comments reflect a broader fan interest in seeing legacy characters from the Fox 'X-Men' universe integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 'Avengers: Doomsday' is expected to feature a multiverse-spanning storyline, making such crossovers plausible, though Marvel has not confirmed any casting decisions beyond the initial announcements.