Thescreescore – The highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe X-Men reboot continues to generate significant buzz, with a former star from a critically acclaimed mutant series weighing in on the possibility of her return. Since the 2019 Disney-Fox merger, Marvel Studios has meticulously paved the way for mutants, weaving them into narratives from Ms. Marvel to Deadpool & Wolverine. The official X-Men film, helmed by *Thunderbolts**’ Jake Schreier since early 2025, is steadily building its roster, featuring talents like Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister.
Amidst the ongoing casting announcements, Amber Midthunder, celebrated for her role as Kerry Loudermilk in Noah Hawley’s acclaimed Legion series, recently discussed her potential involvement in the upcoming MCU X-Men project. Speaking with thescreescore.com’s Grant Hermanns during an interview for her role in Mike Flanagan’s Carrie series, Midthunder conveyed profound "affection" for Kerry, highlighting it as her "first big job" and reminiscing about the "great time" collaborating with Bill Irwin. Despite her fondness for the character and her self-professed status as a "very big X-Men fan," Midthunder confirmed that she has not been approached for the new film, expressing keen "excitement and curiosity" about the direction the new iteration of the mutant team will take.
Before captivating audiences as Naru in Prey, Midthunder gained significant recognition as Kerry Loudermilk in Legion. Her character, a mutant sharing a body with Bill Irwin’s Cary Loudermilk, possessed formidable superhuman strength and regenerative healing. Kerry frequently served as the physical powerhouse for the Summerland mutant team, her dynamic with Cary being a central theme. Legion, lauded as one of the most critically successful X-Men adaptations with a Rotten Tomatoes score consistently above 90% across its three seasons, concluded definitively. The series finale saw Dan Stevens’ David and Harry Lloyd’s Charles Xavier triumph over The Shadow King, altering the past and forging a new timeline, which could logically preclude the return of its original cast.
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However, the ongoing Multiverse Saga within the MCU presents a compelling argument for potential comebacks. Given the franchise’s precedent of reintroducing beloved characters, such as Patrick Stewart’s Professor X and Kelsey Grammer’s Beast, the possibility remains open for Midthunder or other Legion alumni to reappear as multiversal variants. Dan Stevens, who portrayed David Haller in Legion, previously shared his own enthusiasm for a return with thescreescore.com, reflecting Midthunder’s sentiment about the unique experience of the show and character. Stevens remarked, "It was a really fun role. I’ve never had anything like it come across my inbox, and it was such a fun gang to work with." He even playfully suggested approaching the Deadpool director about a potential collaboration, adding a touch of Vegas-style negotiation.
Kerry Loudermilk’s status as an original creation by Noah Hawley, rather than a direct adaptation from Marvel comics, presents a unique challenge and opportunity for her potential MCU reintroduction. While Marvel Studios has shown flexibility in reinterpreting comic book characters and integrating new, non-powered figures, organically weaving an original mutant character like Kerry into the established X-Men lore could prove narratively complex.
Nevertheless, this originality also broadens the scope for Midthunder to potentially inhabit an entirely new role within the MCU, separate from the X-Men reboot. The franchise has a well-documented history of casting actors in multiple comic book roles, offering fresh starts to talents like Chris Evans, Michael B. Jordan, Oscar Isaac, and Ryan Reynolds. Should such an opportunity arise, Midthunder could forge a new path in the MCU, building upon her Legion legacy without being confined by it.
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