Marvel’s X-MEN Reboot Taps BEEF And THE BEAR Writers For New Script Draft

Marvel Studios is continuing to build momentum behind its long-awaited X-Men reboot, and a key creative update has just emerged. Director Jake Schreier has confirmed to Steve Weintraub of Collider that a new draft of the screenplay is currently in development. The latest version is being written by Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo, taking over from the initial script penned by Michael Lesslie.

Schreier, who previously directed Marvel’s Thunderbolts* and has been closely tied to the studio’s evolving slate, is set to helm the upcoming film. While concrete details about the project remain tightly guarded, the film is expected to arrive after Avengers: Secret Wars, with a release window pointing toward 2028 at the earliest. The update came during a conversation while Schreier was discussing his work on the second season of Netflix’s acclaimed series Beef.

Providing insight into the film’s current status, Schreier explained, “We’re still developing. You know, one of the exciting things that’s tying into Beef is that Sonny [Lee Sung Jin] and Joanna [Calo] both worked on this season. Obviously, I mean, Beef is Sonny’s show, and Joanna worked on the season as well, and we worked together on Season 1 of Beef and on Thunderbolts*. They have come in and are working on a draft right now, which is really exciting to be able to put that group of people together again.”

The involvement of Lee and Calo marks a notable creative direction for the project. Both writers have been behind two of television’s most talked-about series, Beef and The Bear, and bring a strong reputation for character-driven storytelling. Schreier praised Lee’s work in particular, noting his admiration for “the ability to take small interpersonal dynamics and explode them into a much larger canvas,” a storytelling strength that aligns naturally with the themes at the heart of the X-Men franchise.

He also emphasized how essential that balance will be when adapting the iconic Marvel property. “When you go back and read X-Men [comics], there’s ideology but also interpersonal drama, almost of a soap opera quality. Having writers who understand both how to drive ideology from personal stakes, if we get that right, that’s what will feel most honest to what X-Men can be.”

Marvel’s X-Men reboot is shaping up to embrace the franchise’s core identity, which is blending high-stakes conflict with deeply personal stories. While we may have to wait a few more years for its arrival, the pieces now falling into place suggest a thoughtful and character-led take on one of Marvel’s most beloved teams.

Source: Collider – Steve Weintraub

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