Ana de Armas' reported MCU casting has fans speculating over her mystery role

One of the most discussed possibilities is that de Armas could play a character connected to the upcoming X-Men reboot

Ana de Armas is reportedly in talks to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the news has already sparked widespread speculation about which character the actress could play.

The Ballerina star is reportedly being considered for a major role in the MCU, although the specific character has not been revealed. The report has prompted fans to come up with their own theories about where de Armas could fit into Marvel's expanding universe.

One of the most frequently discussed possibilities is that de Armas could play a character connected to Marvel's upcoming X-Men reboot. Other fan theories have linked her to established MCU characters, but there is currently no confirmation that she has been cast as any particular role.

The speculation comes at a particularly busy time for Marvel, with the studio beginning to introduce its new generation of X-Men. Marvel recently confirmed Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Maya Boyd as Storm, Inde Navarrette as Rogue and Christopher Abbott as Professor X. Adam Driver will also appear as the villain Mister Sinister.

Marvel's next major crossover projects are also bringing together characters from across the franchise. Avengers: Doomsday will feature the Avengers, Fantastic Four and returning X-Men characters, while the new X-Men film is scheduled for May 2028.

For now, de Armas' reported involvement remains unconfirmed, and neither Marvel Studios nor the actress has officially announced a role. Until more details emerge, the identity of the character she could potentially play remains a mystery.