Iconic Role Casting: Jean Grey

If Sophie Turner hadn't been picked as Jean Grey, my top choice would be Eleanor Tomlinson. She's not all too different from Sophie. They're both British and young, and they pull off the redhead look really well. Ever since The Illusionist, I've kept my eye on Eleanor, and I've seen her flourish as an actress. It would be nice to see her play a major role one day (iconic or not).

My next best choice. Her beautiful blue eyes and red hair would make her perfect as Jean Grey.

Young, rising star, and great actress. The only problem is that she seems to like doing adult or mature type of movies. Hugo and 500 Days of Summer are the only normal movies she was in. And then there are the occasional bland movies like If I Stay and The Fifth Wave. X-Men (or Marvel, in general) would be a nice change from all that.

Her maturity and acting experience would make her a great Jean Grey.

Beautiful, and looks good as a redhead.

Someone who could've played Jean Grey in the first three movies, or Jean Grey's mother in a future X-Men movie. Coincidentally, she will appear in X-Men: Dark Phoenix.

From the maternal look in her eyes and red hair in this pic, I can just picture her as Jean Grey.

Another older actress who could've played Jean Grey when she was younger.