Inde Navarrette, the breakout star of the surprise horror hit Obsession, has set her sights on joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealing that she has already begun meeting with top-tier directors for potential blockbuster roles . Following the film’s remarkable box office success, the 25-year-old actress is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after new talents .

In a recent interview with Nylon, Navarrette was asked if she would consider taking on a Marvel role and gave a direct, enthusiastic response. "I would," she said, confirming her interest in joining the superhero franchise . Her comments have ignited widespread speculation about a potential casting in the studio’s highly anticipated X-Men reboot.

Navarrette has reportedly met with director Jake Schreier, who helmed Thunderbolts and is attached to direct the upcoming X-Men film for Marvel Studios . The meeting has led industry observers to suggest she is being considered for a key mutant role, as Schreier and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige have indicated the new X-Men movie will feature a "youth-oriented" cast .

Marvel is not the only major franchise courting the actress. Navarrette has also reportedly sat down with legendary filmmaker Michael Mann, who is currently casting Heat 2, the long-awaited sequel to his iconic 1995 crime thriller . With production on Heat 2 expected to begin later this year, Navarrette’s meeting suggests she could be in contention for a significant role in the project .

Navarrette named both Schreier and Mann among her dream directors, alongside Sinners director Ryan Coogler and Barbie filmmaker Greta Gerwig . While her rise has been meteoric, she has expressed determination to prove her success is not a fluke. "I really want to prove that Obsession wasn't just lightning in a bottle," she said .

Before any potential superhero or crime thriller roles materialize, fans can see Navarrette in the upcoming survival thriller Invertigo . Directed by Matthias Hoene, the film follows a group of reckless teenagers who convince a theme park worker to sneak them onto a rollercoaster before its opening, only to become trapped high above the ground when a system failure occurs .

As the cast for the MCU’s X-Men reboot and Heat 2 continues to take shape, Navarrette has positioned herself as a rising star to watch. With Hollywood’s top directors vying for her attention, her next move remains one of the industry’s most anticipated questions .

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