Millie Bobby Brown, the breakout star of the hit series Stranger Things, has been a fan favorite for a while now. The actor has been a critical choice for the role of Rogue in X-Men, making her closer to becoming an MCU actor.
While casting rumors are always swirling in the industry, a new one connected to Marvel’s Avengers keeps hopes high that we can see the Stranger Things actor in the MCU soon. But what exact connection are we talking about here?
Millie Bobby Brown’s connection to Marvel is what could cast her in the upcoming films
Millie has been a breakthrough star in Stranger Things and has been doing wonders with her projects. Her character as Eleven showed her capabilities to act as a hero with superpowers and emotional depth in a raw and gritty manner. The series stole the worldwide attention, and her character stood out the most.
Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things | Credits: Netflix
Talking about why we are pondering over her character in the series, the answer lies in the new developments. Millie, as per her father, Robert Brown, once revealed, has been a great Marvel fan. Even Joe Russo, in an interview, said that Millie Bobby Brown has been close to him for quite a few years, given that the former’s daughter and Millie are friends. This particularly dates back to when the Russo Brothers were filming Avengers.
the Russo Brothers saying they wrote Electric State for millie & calling her one of one & saying who doesn’t want millie in marvel universe them fanboying about her is everything 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZIZvmXFysl— 😺 (@varshoors) March 4, 2025
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In the same interview, they praised her acting, saying that she’s “one of one” and that the film The Electric State was made for her, from the script to the development and even the role. Following, they do look out for her for new developments as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The “fan” factor could be the key to future successes
What we see of Millie Bobby Brown is that she is a proficient actor capable of portraying powerful roles that require both physical and emotional strength. Her connection to the Marvel director can earn her a role as Rogue in the X-Men franchise.
Joe and Anthony Russo speaking at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con International in San Diego, California | Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Rogue’s character is depicted as a mutant, a subspecies of humans born with an “X-gene” that grants superhuman abilities. She is capable of absorbing the life force, attributes, memories, and superpowers of anyone through physical touch. With Millie Bobby Brown having done such characters, especially with Eleven, this background could allow her to tap into the core of Rogue’s character with authenticity and honesty, making her a more organic and hopeful choice for fans eagerly awaiting the X-Men’s integration into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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From our perspective, Brown’s connection to Marvel’s Avengers isn’t just an anecdote, but rather can elevate her career and her probable casting as Rogue. In an era when superhero casting is a concern, recruiting an actor who is well-versed in showcasing unusual powers and abilities is particularly pleasing and can make a tangible difference altogether.
Therefore, though no announcements have yet been made to conclude this theory, if new developments are to be made, this can prove to be the fairest one. The influence of Millie Bobby Brown as an actor, her childhood fandom story, and the Russo Brothers’ description of her as ‘one of one’ paint a compelling picture for a possible Marvel collaboration. And we cannot wait to look forward to this alliance anymore.
Stranger Things is currently streaming on Netflix.
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