A Shazam star revealed that they once auditioned for a key X-Men role.

It turns out thatShazam!

Back beforeDisneypurchased Fox, the mouses rival studio churned outX-Men films every couple of years.

Shazam 2 Grace Caroline Currey X-Men

Of course, there were the original three back in the early 2000s.

Then cameFirst Class, a somewhat messy and confused half-reboot for the franchise.

Lady Shazam Was Almost Part of the X-Men

In an exclusive interview with The Direct,Shazam!

Shazam, Grace Caroline Currey, Mary

Yeah, to play young Jean Gray, which Sophie Turner… did that.

She got the part.

And you know, I dont know.

Jean Grey, Sophie Turner, X-Men: Apocalypse

But would she want any upcoming role in theMarvel Cinematic Universe?

I really know DC moreso.

But I dont know…

Who Could Shazam Star Currey Play in the MCU?

Grace Caroline Currey & Virginia Gardner Comment on Possible MCU & DCU Return | SDCC: The Cruise (Exclusive)

So who could Grace Caroline Currey play in the MCU?

Perhaps she can get another shot at Jean Grey?

Another possibility could be Kitty Pryde, a mutant who can phase through objects.

Shazam 2 Star Speaks on DC Studios' Reboot & Franchise Uncertainty (Exclusive)

She even has a little purple pet dragon.

Then, depending on where the MCU goes with its X-Men lore, she could alsoplay a grown-up X-23.

Though, its clear that Currey is happy with where she is now in the DCU.

Shazam 2’s Grace Caroline Currey Is a One-of-a-Kind Superhero (Exclusive)

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