Fans hoping for the return of Halle Berry as Storm in Avengers: Doomsday will be disappointed, as the actress has officially confirmed that she is not part of the cast. Berry, who portrayed the iconic weather-controlling mutant in the X-Men franchise, addressed the speculation in a recent interview, putting an end to rumors of her reprising the role.
“I love Storm, and I love that fans still want to see me play her,” Berry said. “But as far as I know, she is not part of Avengers: Doomsday, and I won’t be involved.”
Berry first took on the role of Ororo Munroe, aka Storm, in X-Men (2000) and went on to portray the character in three sequels, culminating in X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). Her portrayal of the powerful mutant, with her commanding presence and striking silver-haired look, made her a fan favorite in the early days of comic book films. Though the X-Men franchise has since been rebooted under Marvel Studios, many fans still associate Berry with the role and had hoped to see her make a triumphant return in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The news comes as a disappointment to longtime X-Men fans, who have been eager to see how Marvel will introduce mutants into the MCU. With Avengers: Doomsday shaping up to be a massive crossover event, speculation was rampant that familiar faces from past superhero franchises could make an appearance.
While Berry may not be returning as Storm, the actress remains supportive of the character’s future. “Storm is such an important character, and I know Marvel will do something amazing with her when the time comes,” she added.
Halle Berry Confirms No Storm return! we are all upset too.
For now, fans will have to wait and see how the MCU chooses to bring the X-Men into the fold. But one thing is certain—Halle Berry’s portrayal of Storm remains legendary, and her absence from Avengers: Doomsday is truly bittersweet.
