Halle Berry Backs Maya Boyd as New Storm in X-Men Reboot
Halle Berry says she's thrilled for Maya Boyd, who will play Storm in the X-Men reboot. Berry confirms she won't return as Storm in Avengers: Doomsday.
Maya Boyd has been cast as Storm in the upcoming X-Men reboot, taking on a role that has passed through several hands on screen. Halle Berry, who originated the character in the original X-Men trilogy, offered her support for the new addition.
Berry said she is thrilled for Boyd and wishes her well, according to screenrant.com. The endorsement comes as the franchise prepares for its next era under Marvel Studios.
Berry also confirmed she will not return as Storm in Avengers: Doomsday. Alexandra Shipp, who last played Storm in live-action in 2019's Dark Phoenix, is likewise not part of the announced cast.
Instead, Avengers: Doomsday will bring back several familiar faces from the earlier X-Men films. Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn and James Marsden are all set to reprise their roles.
Quick answers
Who is playing Storm in the X-Men reboot?
Maya Boyd has been cast as Storm in the upcoming X-Men reboot.
Is Halle Berry returning as Storm in Avengers: Doomsday?
No. Halle Berry said she will not return as Storm in Avengers: Doomsday.
Who else is returning for Avengers: Doomsday?
Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn and James Marsden are set to reprise their roles.