Alexandra Shipp Says She's Not Certain About X-MEN Return, But Definitely Wants To Continue Storm's Arc
Though she wasn't given much to do, Alexandra Shipp still managed to make an impression as the younger version of Storm in X-Men: Apocalypse - but, will we see her reprise the role for the next film?
The next movie in the main X-Men franchise - currently being dubbed "Supernova", though we know that won't be the title - still hasn't been officially confirmed, but at this point it's surely only a matter of time before 20th Century Fox makes an announcement.
Sophie Turner has all-but confirmed her involvement already, and now we hear from another member of the young cast that made their debut in Bryan Singer's X-Men: Apocalypse - though she's less willing to give us anything concrete to go on.
Screenrant caught up with Alexandra Shipp at SXSW, and quizzed her about potentially reprising the role of Storm. "We haven’t gotten any info on that," the actress replied. "When you sign on for a franchise, you definitely sign on for that. But it’s all whatever Fox wants, Fox gets!"
Shipp may be contractually obliged to return one way or the other, but it sounds like she is very much looking forward to getting the opportunity to contine Ororo's story:
I’d really love to see Storm coming into her matriarch form. In the last X-Men, she was very young and she had a different viewpoint. I’d love to see her take on more of a substantial role and really see her come into her own. I want to show how Halle got there. And to do that, I think we just need to show that evolution. And I’m all about a good character arc.”
It sounds like Shipp will indeed be back as Storm, but again, we await official word on that next X-Men flick. Keep an eye on CBM for updates.
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