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Jessica Chastain won't play Lilandra in 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix'

Jessica Chastain has denied rumours that she will play Lilandra N... Read More
Actor Jessica Chastain has denied rumours that she will play

Lilandra Neramani

in 'X-Men:

Dark Phoenix

'. Reportedly, the 40-year-old star did not reveal her character's identity but she said she is not going to portray the Empress of the Shi'ar Empire.


In the comments section of an Instagram post, in which she expressed her excitement at seeing a rainbow on the first day of principal photography for the movie, she wrote, "Hey folks, want a scoop? I am not playing Lilandra (sic)."


The news comes after Chastain teased she would be playing an important, villainous role in the upcoming film after she told co-star James Franco that she would make him cry on set. 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix' is being directed by Simon Kinberg, in what will be his directorial debut after having penned the script on four 'X-Men' movies in the past.

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Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian wear daring dresses and stun at the Angel Ball event in New York. (Pic Courtesy: Instagram)
Bollywood actress Richa Chadha grabbed eye-balls in a deep neck outfit at the premiere of Hollywood movie Inferno in Mumbai.
Kim Kardashian arrived for the Balmain show in a sizzling floor-length peek-a-boo black dress with mesh cutouts with a provocative body stocking underneath. Following the Balmain show, Kardashian and Jenner wouldn't comment when asked by The Associated Press if a formal complaint or request for a restraining order against Sediuk had been filed, after he accosted her by kissing her posterior. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter)
TV hottie Shama Sikander sizzles in a white coat and matching short hot pants during a bold photo shoot. (Pic: Viral Bhayani)
Actress Deepika Padukone makes a bold fashion statement during the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 Grand Finale held in Mumbai.
Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone goes bold at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 Grand Finale to support ace designer Sabhyasachi Mukherjee.
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez was seen in a shimmering dress which soon grabbed eyeballs at the promotion of Housefull 3 in Mumbai.(Pic: Viral Bhayani)
Jacqueline Fernandez steps out in a bold dress for a promotional event in Mumbai. (Pics: Viral Bhayani)
Jacqueline Fernandez was seen in a shimmering short prom, that turned heads of many during Housefull 3 promotions in Mumbai. (Pic: Viral Bhayani)
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