“She definitely deserves much, much better than this”: Jessica Chastain Not Knowing Who She Played in X-Men: Dark Phoenix isn’t Surprising After Fans Know How the Script Was Written

When X-Men: Dark Phoenix premiered to mixed reviews, the confusion extended beyond the storyline itself. Jessica Chastain, who starred in the film, revealed that she didn’t even know her character’s name until after the movie had already hit theaters.
Jessica Chastain in X-Men: Dark Phoenix | Marvel Studios\ Twentieth Century Fox
The reason behind this was that the film underwent extensive changes for various reasons, including the Fox-Disney merger and the need to avoid similarities speculatively with Captain Marvel. Consequently, Jessica Chastain’s character, Vuk, likely took shape during post-production, adding to the film’s already tumultuous journey to the screen.
Why Jessica Chastain Didn’t Know Her Character’s Name in X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Looking back on her role as Vuk in the 2019 box office disappointment X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Jessica Chastain revealed that she didn’t learn her character’s name until she watched the film herself.
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Jessica Chastain in X-Men: Dark Phoenix | Marvel Studios\ Twentieth Century Fox
The reason behind this was that the film underwent extensive changes for various reasons, including the Fox-Disney merger and the need to avoid similarities speculatively with Captain Marvel. Consequently, Jessica Chastain’s character, Vuk, likely took shape during post-production, adding to the film’s already tumultuous journey to the screen.
Why Jessica Chastain Didn’t Know Her Character’s Name in X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Looking back on her role as Vuk in the 2019 box office disappointment X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Jessica Chastain revealed that she didn’t learn her character’s name until she watched the film herself.
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- 7/25/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
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