Marvel Studios' Casting Rumors: Storm May Appear in Black Panther 3, Professor X Shortlist Revealed

Insider reports suggest Marvel Studios is considering introducing the mutant Storm (Ororo Munroe) in the upcoming Black Panther 3, a film directed by Ryan Coogler. The speculation ties the character to the Wakandan franchise rather than a standalone X‑Men movie, echoing comic‑book ties where Storm once married T'Challa. Coogler is said to be involved in the casting process, with the role potentially showcasing Storm as the most powerful mutant in the MCU.

Separately, a July 31 report by journalist Jeff Sneider indicates that the studio has narrowed the search for a new Professor X to two actors: Bill Skarsgård and Tom Pelphrey. The same source also mentioned possible candidates for other X‑Men roles, including Beast, Rogue and Emma Frost, highlighting ongoing casting developments for Marvel's mutant reboot.