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Marvel: 6 actresses we want to see play Jean Grey in the MCU

By Michael Johnson

DF-SU-09290 – Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) has the dual powers of telepathy and telekinesis. Photo Credit: Alan Markfield.
DF-SU-09290 – Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) has the dual powers of telepathy and telekinesis. Photo Credit: Alan Markfield. /
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Victoria Pedretti, X-Men, Jean Grey, MCU
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – DECEMBER 09: Actress Victoria Pedretti of The Hauting of Hill House of Netflix during day 3 of Argentina Comic Con 2018 at Costa Salguero on December 09, 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Lalo Yasky/Getty Images for NETFLIX) /

2. Victoria Pedretti

Despite what some may think, Jean Grey is iconic with immense psychic powers. She’s a character who demands depth and complexity depicted on the big screen. If there’s one actress who can capture the essence of Jean Grey and do justice to her multifaceted nature, it’s Victoria Pedretti.

The MCU has an opportunity to present a reimagined version of Jean Grey, one that showcases her evolution into a powerful and self-assured leader. Victoria Pedretti’s versatility and ability to portray complex characters make her perfect for this role. Look no further than her roles in Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor as evidence.

As Eleanor “Nell” Vance in The Haunting of Hill House, the up-and-coming actress dove into the depths of emotional turmoil. She went through hell and came out on the other side as a stronger character. There was a perfect balance of fragility and determination, traits essential to a well-rounded Jean Grey.

And then there was her role as Love in You. She was brilliant, a scene stealer, and that’s saying something, given the screen presence of Penn Badgley. Love was a darker, more sinister character who had fans fooled into thinking she was the girl next door. It was a fantastic performance by an actress who would be perfect for Jean.

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