Marvel Studios might be eyeing "The Substance" and "Maid" actress Margaret Qualley for the role of Rogue in the upcoming X-Men reboot.

Rogue, real name Anna Marie, is easily one of the most popular members of the team, and fans have been hoping to see a comic-accurate take on the sassy Southern belle in live-action for many years. Anna Paquin played a younger version of the character in 20th Century Fox's X-Men movies, but she didn't really have much in common with her comic book counterpart.

Margaret Qualley began growing in popularity with a small role in Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. However, her recent role in 2024’s The Substance no doubt changed things for Qualley. Her major role in the film skyrocketed her popularity and it makes sense that Marvel Studios would be interested in having her for any future X-Men projects.

Last year, Marvel added two untitled movies to their release calendar, dated for July 23, 2027, and November 5, 2027. Many have pointed towards one of these two slots being reserved for the upcoming X-Men reboot.

In March 2019, Marvel Studios got back the film rights to X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool after Disney’s acquisition of Fox for $71.3 billion. More recently, Marvel boss Kevin Feige stated that the “Mutant era” was soon coming in the MCU, which means we’re going to be getting the X-Men reboot that’s long been awaited by fans.

Source: Press Release