Inde Navarrette, who has drawn attention after the box-office success of “Obsession,” says she is taking meetings following the film’s release. Speaking on Variety’s “Up Next” podcast, Navarrette confirms that she recently met with “X-Men” director Jake Schreier and describes the experience as positive, saying she has been meeting people and learning more about opportunities.
Navarrette also discusses a meeting with Marvel Studios, indicating she told the studio which X-Men character she would like to portray. Multiple outlets report that her stated interest is in playing Mystique. The coverage frames her rising profile as a result of “Obsession” earning over $400 million worldwide from a small budget, making her a fast-rising name in Hollywood.
Overall, the reports center on Navarrette’s confirmed industry meetings with Marvel leadership tied to the “X-Men” franchise and her interest in a specific role, with no additional casting decisions announced in the accounts provided.
