Navarrette's Marvel Ambition
Inde Navarrette Expresses Mystique Dream Role After Meeting Marvel's X-Men Director
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Navarrette revealed on Variety's Up Next podcast that she has been taking a lot of meetings since Obsession, with the Schreier conversation framed as a chance to connect with filmmakers she admires rather than a casting announcement.
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She described Jake Schreier as 'a very sweet person,' highlighting a personal warmth in the meeting beyond any work discussion.
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Navarrette noted her interest in the Mystique character was partly motivated by a fascination with the prosthetics process, referencing behind‑the‑scenes makeup work; the piece mentions Rebecca Romijn’s full‑body Mystique makeup reportedly taking about nine hours a day.
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There were circulating rumors that Margot Robbie might portray Mystique, though none of these reports have been officially confirmed.
Inde Navarrette wants to play Mystique. The star of Netflix's Obsession confirmed she met with director Jake Schreier — the man behind Marvel's upcoming X-Men project — and used the moment to say exactly that, according to Variety. She was careful to note the meeting was not a casting announcement.
Navarrette said she has been "taking a lot of meetings" since Obsession dropped. The Schreier sit-down was one of many. Marvel has not announced any casting for Mystique, and no deal is confirmed, Soap Central noted.
Navarrette Called Schreier 'A Very Sweet Person'
Navarrette spoke about the meeting on Variety's Up Next podcast. She described Schreier as "a very sweet person." The conversation was less about landing a job and more about connecting with a filmmaker she admires. She praised his character-driven work on Thunderbolts, according to Giant Freakin Robot.
Schreier is set to direct Marvel's new X-Men film. That project has generated major buzz. But Navarrette was clear: meeting a director does not mean you have a role. She framed the talk as an expression of admiration and interest, nothing more, Tbreak reported.
Why Mystique? Prosthetics, Not Just Powers
Navarrette's dream role is not random. She said she grew up fascinated by Mystique's shapeshifting and, more specifically, the makeup process behind the character. Rebecca Romijn's iconic blue look reportedly took about nine hours a day to apply, according to Cosmic Book News.
That behind-the-scenes detail stuck with Navarrette from a young age. She studied the prosthetics process as she grew up. For her, Mystique is not just a cool power set — it is a chance to sit in that makeup chair and do the physical, transformative work the role demands.
Margot Robbie Rumors Add Noise to the Race
Navarrette is not the only name attached to Mystique chatter. Reports circulated that Margot Robbie could take on the role. Neither report has been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios, Giant Freakin Robot noted. The studio has stayed silent on casting across the board.
Marvel's X-Men reboot remains one of the most watched projects in Hollywood. Every rumor, every meeting, every podcast comment gets scrutinized. Navarrette seems aware of that. She went out of her way to manage expectations while still making her interest public and clear.
Meetings Are Not Offers — But Interest Is Real
Navarrette stressed a simple truth about Hollywood: meetings happen constantly and rarely lead anywhere right away. She is not waiting by the phone. She is building relationships with directors she respects, according to Soap Central. The Schreier meeting was one step in that process.
Still, she made her wish known loudly and publicly. Naming a specific dream role on a major podcast is a calculated move. Whether Marvel is listening is unknown. But Navarrette has done her part — she has put her name into the Mystique conversation, Yahoo reported.
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