As Marvel Studios gears up for its highly anticipated X-Men reboot, comic book fans have taken to social media to campaign for their dream casting choices. Among the most viral fan-casts is Euphoria and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star Hunter Schafer, who fans envision taking on the role of the iconic blue shape-shifting mutant, Mystique.
Before Schafer became the internet’s top pick, rumors pointed toward Obsession star Inde Navarrette, who previously met with director Jake Schreier and expressed a strong desire to play the character. However, the Hunter Schafer Mystique MCU X-Men fan casting movement has gained massive momentum online. Fans argue that Schafer’s ethereal look and proven acting range make her an ideal candidate to bring Mystique’s complex, morphing abilities to life on the big screen.
“I did see! My dad texted me about that… That would be cool! These fan casts come around every once in a while and it’s always very sweet.” — Hunter Schafer
Marvel Studios has yet to make any official casting announcements for the core X-Men roster as director Jake Schreier and his writing team continue developing the script. While Schafer’s involvement remains speculation, her receptiveness to playing comic book characters keeps fans hopeful that Marvel executives will take notice.
