Multiple entertainment outlets report that Samara Weaving has been cast in Marvel Studios’ reboot of the X-Men franchise. The reports say Weaving will play Emma Frost, a mutant character known in Marvel Comics for telepathy and a history that spans villain and later superhero roles. The casting news follows earlier speculation and comes as Marvel continues assembling its X-Men cast for the upcoming film. Variety, Polygon, Gizmodo, and Consequence all identify Weaving as the actor selected for the Emma Frost role, describing her move from previous work such as Ready or Not to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Consequence also frames the development in terms of director Jake Schreier finding his first mutant for the project, though the reports do not provide additional production details such as release dates, filming start times, or other cast members. The outlets consistently present the casting as new information from a report, rather than quoting an official Marvel announcement, and do not specify how soon other roles will be confirmed.