Hunter Schafer, the breakout star of HBO’s Euphoria, is no stranger to stealing the spotlight. Known for her raw and captivating portrayal of Jules Vaughn, she’s now catching the attention of superhero fans—and for good reason. The internet has been buzzing with excitement over fan casting her as Mystique in a potential X-Men reboot for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). And guess what? Schafer’s totally into it!
In a recent chat with Entertainment Tonight at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 24, 2025, Schafer spilled her thoughts on the viral fan idea. “Yeah, I’ve seen it! My dad actually texted me about it,” she shared with a smile. “It’d be cool. These fan casts pop up every now and then, and it’s always flattering—especially since they’re for characters I really love.” Her chill, down-to-earth vibe only makes the hype around her even more electric.
The idea of Schafer stepping into Mystique’s iconic blue skin isn’t new. Fans have been dreaming up this casting for a while, with stunning fan art—like the work of digital artist Aitesam Farooq—showing her rocking the shapeshifter’s look. One piece splits her face: half Mystique’s bold blue, half Schafer’s natural glow, complete with the character’s classic white dress. Another ditches the clothes entirely, channeling Mystique’s fierce, scales-only energy. It’s no surprise fans see her as a perfect fit—Schafer’s got that mix of intensity and mystery the mutant demands.
This isn’t her first brush with fan casting either. Back in 2022, Euphoria fans pegged her as Princess Zelda after she stunned in a Rick Owens gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars party. She was all for it then, too, telling Variety, “That would be so cool—I love the game!” With Zelda now getting a live-action movie, and the MCU gearing up to bring mutants into the fold post-Avengers: Secret Wars, Schafer’s name keeps popping up in all the right places.
So, why Mystique? Beyond her striking looks, Schafer’s proven she can handle complex characters. From Jules’ emotional depth in Euphoria to her recent roles in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and Cuckoo, she’s got range. Mystique—a shapeshifter who’s been both villain and hero in the comics and past X-Men films—would be a fresh challenge she could totally crush.
While Marvel’s keeping quiet on casting details (no shock there), the buzz is growing. Posts on X show fans losing it over the idea, with some calling her “the ideal Mystique” and others just obsessed with her vibe. Schafer’s not locked in yet—rumors are just that—but her enthusiasm is a green light for dreamers everywhere.
