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Marvel Studios Names Jake Schreier to Direct MCU’s Youth-Focused X-Men Reboot

Enlisting screenwriter Michael Lesslie, Marvel Studios is using emerging talent to control costs in the MCU’s early X-Men development.

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Overview

  • Jake Schreier was officially hired after his work on Thunderbolts* impressed Marvel executives.
  • Michael Lesslie is scripting the first standalone X-Men feature in the MCU’s upcoming Mutant Saga.
  • The studio is targeting younger, non-A-list actors as part of a cost-containment strategy.
  • Kevin Feige highlighted Schreier’s ability to connect with a younger demographic as a key factor in his selection.
  • The project remains in early stages without a confirmed release date, despite reserved calendar space in 2027.