Bella Ramsey Considered for MCU Role, Possibly Joining the X-Men

Bella Ramsey is reportedly being considered for a significant role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and recent rumors suggest this could potentially involve a character from the new X-Men lineup.

After garnering widespread attention for her portrayal of Lyanna Mormont in HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones, Ramsey further solidified her rising star status playing Ellie in the acclaimed adaptation of The Last of Us.

Recent insider information from Daniel Richtman indicates that Ramsey is in the mix for a major MCU role, though specific details regarding her character and the associated project remain undisclosed. An excerpt from Richtman’s Patreon post mentions, “Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us) is being eyed for a big MCU role.”

Potential Role as Kitty Pryde in the MCU

According to MyTimeToShineHello, a source known for providing casting scoops (albeit with varying accuracy), there are suggestions that Ramsey may be considered for the role of Kitty Pryde.

Bella Ramsey is being considered to play Kitty Pryde in the MCU. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/5rmIF0JckE

— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) June 30, 2025

While this news is intriguing, it’s essential to approach it with a degree of skepticism. Details about the MCU’s future direction regarding the X-Men and other mutants are likely to remain under wraps until after major projects such as Avengers: Doomsday and potentially post-Secret Wars.

Interestingly, Ramsey has not publicly shown a keen interest in playing a superhero. In a cast interview in 2023 with LADbible, she expressed a desire to portray a villain, stating, “I’ve not really played a villain yet. So I want to play a baddie. But like a really interesting, intricate, complex baddie.” While one could argue Ellie exists in a morally gray area in The Last of Us story, Ramsey’s interest in complex characters remains clear.

For those unfamiliar with Kitty Pryde, she is a mutant known for her unique ability to “phase”through solid objects and is recognized as one of the youngest members of the X-Men team. While she has appeared in live-action versions of the franchise on four occasions, her most notable portrayals were by Elliot Page in X-Men: The Last Stand and Days of Future Past. Notably, a standalone Kitty Pryde film was considered by 20th Century Fox prior to Disney’s acquisition, but development was stalled after the release of The New Mutants.

As we await further confirmation on Bella Ramsey’s potential involvement in the MCU, fans continue to speculate about fresh directions for the franchise and beloved characters from the X-Men universe.

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