Rising Star Jayme Lawson Rumored to Play Storm in Marvel's X-Men Reboot
Marvel's X-Men reboot is rumored to have found its Storm, with rising DC actress Jayme Lawson potentially taking on the iconic role. The Beyond Reporter, a social media account, suggested on August 3 that Lawson, known for her role in "The Batman," could be cast as Storm in the upcoming X-Men film. However, Marvel Studios has not confirmed Lawson's involvement in the project, and the casting rumor remains unverified.
Jayme Lawson is an American actress who graduated from Juilliard School in 2019 and made her film debut in "Farewell Amor" at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. She gained recognition for her role as Mayor Bella Reál in "The Batman" and later reprised the character in HBO's "The Penguin" series. Lawson's performance in Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" earned her a Gotham Independent Film Awards Ensemble Tribute Award, showcasing her talent in the industry.
The X-Men reboot, directed by Jake Schreier, is currently in development with Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo working on the screenplay. While Samara Weaving has been cast as Emma Frost, the role of Storm remains unconfirmed. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has hinted at a release date after "Avengers: Secret Wars," with the project entering pre-production in August 2025. Fans eagerly await official announcements regarding the cast and production details of the highly anticipated X-Men film.