'Thunderbolts' Director Reacts to X-Men Reboot Rumors
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"Thunderbolts*" director Jake Schreier has finally responded to numerous reports that he has been confirmed as the director of the upcoming "X-Men" reboot. The filmmaker said he was not confirmed as the director, but didn't deny that he was in talks to helm the film.
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Collider reports that it was at the Mediterranean Film Festival in Malta that Schreier responded to a question about whether he would handle "X-Men" differently than "Thunderbolts*".
"Even if I were confirmed on that movie, I don't think I would be allowed to answer that question," Schreier said.
"I guess what I would say is that it always starts from character and working with great writers and collaborators, and certainly thinking about how to do something different with any project that you take on. That's as much as I can say."
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in 'Deadpool & Wolverine."
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in 'Deadpool & Wolverine."
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Reports first popped up in May that Schreier was in early talks to helm "X-Men". The reports included claims that while the acclaim he attracted with "Thunderbolts*" attracted a bunch of offers from other studios, he was so far saying no to them in order to make room for "X-Men" in his schedule.
Variety seemed to have confirmed that Schreier had the job last week while it was reporting on schedule changes on the Marvel release calendar.
On Tuesday, "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler also seemingly confirmed Schreier was directing the "X-Men" reboot during an interview with Metro Entertainment.
🚨 Ryan Coogler confirms Jake Schreier will direct the X-Men reboot
🎥: @zacidk pic.twitter.com/DCPDYBP6Kd — Metro Entertainment (@Metro_Ents) June 24, 2025
Asked about rumors that Coogler was directing "X-Men", Coogler responded, "No, Jake is directing that." Coogler confirmed that by "Jake," he meant Jake Schreier.
While "Thunderbolts*" may have flopped financially, the film was one of Marvel's biggest critical successes in years. So even though we don't know yet with 100% certainty whether or not Schreier is directing the "X-Men" reboot, it's clear that the film could do a lot worse.
Along with who will direct "X-Men," it remains to be seen who will star in the film, and whether or not those stars will include any of the old guard.
Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn and James Marsden will all be reprising their roles in "Avengers: Doomsday", and they'll be joined by Channing Tatum, presumably as Gambit.
Though he's not confirmed yet for "Doomsday" or "Avengers: Secret Wars", rumors continue to swirl around Hugh Jackman's possible appearance in or both films.
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