'X-Men' Star Famke Janssen Says Marvel Has 'Never' Asked Her to Return

Famke Janssen says Marvel has never invited her back to play Jean Grey.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly , the “ X-Men ” star discussed her Fox-era Marvel role, or rather, discussed how she is constantly asked to discuss it. She explained that “every time” she does an interview, Jean Grey is brought up.

“It’s interesting,” Janssen said. “I didn’t realize that was such a big part. Every interview I do, that will come up, and of everything I say, that is going to be the only thing that’s gonna be printed.”

Janssen first appeared as Jean Grey, aka Phoenix, in 2000’s “X-Men,” and then reprised the role in 2003’s “X2: X-Men United” and 2006’s “X-Men: The Last Stand.” She also briefly appeared in the role in 2013’s “The Wolverine” and 2014’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past.”