During Popcorn Talk's Meet the Movie Press show, Tracking Board's Jeff Sneider said that Jolie was considered to star in the superhero film. Sneider added that Chastain was also eyed for the same role, reported Ace Showbiz.
Jolie was previously rumoured to direct "Captain Marvel" for Marvel Studios, but when Anna Bodden and Ryan Fleck were confirmed to direct the project, the reports ended.
"X-Men: The Dark Phoenix" is scheduled to start its production this month. The movie is set to be released in the US on November 2, 2018.
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