X-Men: Dark Phoenix might be actually getting Jessica Chastain after all!
The Hollywood Reporter has word that Jessica is actually in talks for the role of the film’s villain Empress Lilandra.
If a deal makes, sources say Chastain would play Lilandra, the empress of an alien empire called the Shi’ar, who leads the quest to imprison and execute Dark Phoenix, leading her into conflict with the X-Men.
Originally, the news of Chastain’s involvement came thanks to Tracking Board’s Jeff Sneider and while he was unaware of the role. I had suggested it would likely be Empress Lilandra of the Shi’ar Empire.
.@TheInSneider professional opinion, Jolie for the role of Shi’ar Empress Lilandra. #XMenDarkPhoenix pic.twitter.com/DPo1NHsIIw
— Christopher M (@_ChristopherM) June 9, 2017
I said on the podcast that I don’t think she’s going to do it. But… we may get a DISAPPEARANCE OF ELEANOR RIGBY reunion instead 😉
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) June 9, 2017
Jes Chastain as Lilandra makes a lot of sense has great on and off-screen chemistry with James. #XMenDarkPhoenix @jes_chastain pic.twitter.com/G69oEOGwqU
— Christopher M (@_ChristopherM) June 9, 2017
Omega Underground had previously linked the Shi’ar Empire playing a role in the film due to Toby Huss’ audition tapes. So this would confirm our Shi’ar story as well.
Production is set to begin later this month in Montreal. The release date has been set for November 2nd, 2018.
SOURCE: THR