Obsession Star Inde Navarrette Wants to Play Mystique Following Talks With X-Men Director
Breakout star Inde Navarrette, known for her role in the May horror film Obsession, has expressed her desire to play Mystique in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress confirmed in a recent Variety interview that she has met with X-Men director Jake Schreier to discuss the possibility. Navarrette has publicly referenced this meeting before, suggesting ongoing conversations about the potential casting opportunity.
The low-budget horror hit Obsession has elevated Navarrette’s profile in Hollywood, and her interest in joining the MCU represents a significant career opportunity. Mystique, an iconic shapeshifter character from the X-Men franchise, has been portrayed by several actresses over the years. With Marvel Studios actively developing its X-Men projects for the MCU, Navarrette’s expressed interest adds to the casting speculation surrounding how the studio will bring mutant characters into its cinematic universe.