Famke Janssen Says Marvel "Made A Mistake" Not Casting Her In 'Doomsday'
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I feel like she was personally blamed for past movies including Jean/Phoenix, rather than the writing or directing. Her performances were great, though!
"I want to be paid too" says Famke Janssen when questioned about Marvel's new blockbuster.
They kind of assassinated the character twice, first in Last Stand and again in Dark Phoenix. 😔
Hey, lookee here...
Last Stand:
Written by - Simon Kinberg, Zak Penn
Dark Phoenix:
Directed by - Simon Kinberg
Written by - Simon Kinberg
Produced by - Simon Kinberg
She was a Bond Girl before becoming Jean Grey.
She was a perfect lifeform before she was a bond girl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Perfect_Mate
Also played a transwoman on "Nip/Tuck"
Experience tells us that this means she's in it. As is Sophie Turner. And Jennifer Hale.
It's weird because i literally already heard she was in it
Chris Claremont said she was:
https://www.ign.com/articles/jean-grey-actress-famke-janssen-will-return-in-avengers-doomsday-x-men-writer-claims