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7 hours ago
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Should Thunderbolts* Director Jake Schreier be the Choice to Helm the X-Men Reboot?
It was reported back in May that Thunderbolts* helmer Jake Schreier was in talks to direct the next X-Men reboot for Marvel Studios, and we haven't gotten any significant update since then. Variety is confirming once again that Schreier has been tapped to helm, but is he the right choice for the new X-Men ? With there being heavy emphasis on the X-Men being a team, I'm sure that there are a lot of fans saying that Schreier would be a great pick because he was able to make the Thunderbolts/New Avengers feel like a team, and that justifies him being a great choice. If anything, I still loved his work with projects like Beef and Skeleton Crew. But when it comes to a property like X-Men , it does feel like Marvel should probably give the chance to a director who has a more personal connection to the property's themes of discrimination or the minority experience. Say what you will about Bryan Singer, but he definitely understood the assignment when it came to the Fox X-Men movies embracing its LGBTQ+ themes. The scene in X2 where Iceman reveals his powers to his family mirrors a 'Coming Out' dialogue; even the mom going so far to ask Bobby if he's tried 'not being a mutant' felt like it was really pushing the metaphor home: Even X-Men '97 , the latest critically acclaimed X-Men property, is considered hit very hard emotionally because the now ex-showrunner Beau DeMayo was openly gay and wanted to make sure the series reflected his authentic experience as a minority. Admittedly, I don't think your sexuality alone should determine whether you get to work on a project, but with X-Men being such a huge brand, you would think that Marvel would consider it; even if they get a queer person to be attached as a writer or producer. Personally, think Leslye Headland ( The Acolyte, Russian Doll ) would be a great fit. Based on her Star Wars work, she already knows how to pull off action scenes. Or, if they're interested, maybe the Wachowskis would want to take a stab at it. I know the last Matrix movie was divisive, but they still do very great work cinematically, and maybe they'll have something interesting to say with a property like X-Men . I mean, Schreier is still a solid pick, but I guess Pride Month really got me thinking about the next iteration of X-Men and how it's going to be made. No release date has been set for Marvel's X-Men reboot, but it will probably come out way after 2027.
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17 hours ago
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Original X-MEN '97 Creator Beau DeMayo Reveals His Ambitious, Scrapped Vision for Season 2 — GeekTyrant
Before X-Men '97 premiered to critical and fan acclaim, creator Beau DeMayo had already been removed from the series. Though still credited as a writer on Season 2, his exact contributions remain uncertain, and now, we have a better idea of what his vision entailed. In a series of posts, DeMayo broke down his original concept for Season 2, offering fans a tease into a darker, more politically charged chapter for the X-Men. It included mutant militias, time travel, and a massive showdown in Washington D.C. DeMayo wrote: 'So, I'm curious what remains in #xmen97 Season 2 when it comes to New X-Men costumes. My intention in using Grant Morrison's and Frank Quietly's uniforms was this: 'In my version of Season 2, E-Day leads to mutant task forces like the X-Men being banned in the US and so Xavier — eager to find the next step in his dream as rival groups X-Force and X-Factor spring up while the X-Men are scattered through time — founds X-Corp, building the tower from the comics on the ruins of Genosha as a challenge to Val Cooper and the UN since X-Force would now operate outside of UN jurisdiction.'' DeMayo saw Season 2 as a radical evolution of Charles Xavier's vision, one that gets twisted by darker forces. He added: 'To me, Quietly's designs felt more militant and that's something I intended to explore in Season 2 as Xavier begins to militarize his dream, moving them away from being heroes, with the final reveal being in the S2 finale (which has been cut) that it was Onslaught slowly gaining control of Xavier that made him defy the UN, start X-Corp, and militarize his team.' DeMayo was laying the groundwork for one of the most dangerous villains in X-Men history to make a surprise return. His plan would've culminated in a massive final act: 'When the X-Men realize this, and Onslaught reveals himself at the end of Episode 9, they don their classic 90s costumes again and return to being heroes as they lead the Avengers, X-Factor, and X-Force against Onslaught as he steals Ship (from the OG's Obsession) from Apocalypse and unleashes it on Washington D.C. during Graydon Creed's inauguration.' That would've been a universe-spanning climax worthy of the best X-Men arcs. But with DeMayo no longer steering the ship, it's unclear how much (if any) of this will make it into the final cut of Season 2. Marvel hasn't announced a release date for the new season, but expectations are high. Whether we get even a shadow of this Onslaught arc remains to be seen, but fans will definitely be watching closely.
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13-05-2025
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Neve Campbell Officially Set To Voice Polaris in X-MEN '97 Season 2 — GeekTyrant
Following yesterday's rumor that Neve Campbell would be playing Polaris aka Lorna Dane in either an X-Men movie or the X-Men '97 series, it has been confirmed that she will be voicing the character the Season 2 of the animated series. This new was confirmed by X-Men '97 former showrunner Beau DeMayo , who said: 'I cast her as Polaris in Season 2 of #xmen97. She does amazing work bringing something new, and felt right to have a 90s icon pick up where Lorna's story was left in 'Cold Comfort.' She's got some thoughts on Genosha.' Polaris was introduced in the late '60s and eventually revealed to be Magneto's daughter, Lorna Dane shares his magnetism power, but she's always stood apart, both because of her struggle with mental health and her unpredictable allegiances. She's fought alongside the X-Men, served as one of Apocalypse's Four Horsemen, and even went by the name Malice at one point. Her most notable live-action portrayal came via The Gifted (2018), where she was played by Emma Dumont. This casting news comes as Marvel fans look ahead to the next chapter of the animated revival, which won't hit Disney+ until 2026. Executive producer Brad Winderbaum confirmed the release window and shared his excitement about the project: 'Season 2 of X-Men '97 is going to be in '26. We're working on it now. It's exciting. That world of the '90s is just… Honestly, I can't believe they let me make it. I grew up at Marvel, as you know, clocked a lot of time here, and I feel like I used a lot of currency to revive this thing that I loved watching after school. So, the fact that we get to play in that universe with those actors is honestly why I went into this business in the first place.' Winderbaum kept things vague when asked about future animated projects or a potential feature film: 'It's all in the preliminary. As you know, we're developing more than we make, so I don't want to announce anything before it's ready. But there's hopefully some exciting stuff on the horizon.' Despite X-Men '97 being a continuation of a show that ended over 25 years ago, the creative team has remained adamant about staying true to its '90s roots, though that doesn't mean they're boxed in. Supervising director Jake Castorena previously said: 'We touched on that, even in season one with E is for Extinction, which was definitely not of the '90s run per se but in the zeitgeist of the era that came a little later. Once so much time passes, that's pretty much late '90s — we're still dressing like that. 'That's how I validate it, 'When did the clothing style change?' That's the time we're in. We play with a little time fudging... Speaking in comic book lore, past and present, X-Men is and always should be an allegory for prejudice, first and foremost. The minute you take that element away, you've automatically taken away the excellence.' Season 1 ended on a wild note, with Bastion defeated, Asteroid M stopped, and several X-Men transported through time where they encountered a young En Sabah Nur. That setup opens the door for more Apocalypse-centric stories, whether from the '90s comics or early 2000s arcs. As for what storylines Season 2 might explore, Castorena kept it open but name-dropped a few fan-favorite sources: 'The X-Men always should be the underdogs. There's a reason why they're not tattered or received as well as The Avengers. But there's also a reason why they work so well... While the Avengers might just wing that shit, the X-Men work together. 'They have their squabbles, they have their drama, their love triangles, though they always come back together as a unit. When using the Chris Claremont or Jim Lee runs, or even pulling from Giant-Size X-Men, they are all great but, also, I think it's fair to say that enough time has passed to where we can fudge a little bit of that time bringing in early 2000s stories.' Campbell will join an impressive returning cast, including Ray Chase (Cyclops), Jennifer Hale (Jean Grey), Cal Dodd (Wolverine), Alison Sealy-Smith (Storm), Lenore Zann (Rogue), and George Buza (Beast), among others. How are you feeling about Campbell taking on the role of Polaris?
