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  • Fan theories surrounding Jessica Chastain's Dark Phoenix character were better than the film's reveal 1 / 8

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  • She's actually Vuk, a leader of the alien D'bari, who wants the Phoenix to rebuild her home world. 2 / 8

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  • The role that fueled so much speculation turns out to be a generic alien. 3 / 8

  • Many thought Chastain would play Lilandra, the Shi'ar empress, pursuing the Phoenix. 4 / 8

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  • Lilandra could have also been a love interest for Xavier, as in the comics. 5 / 8

  • Others theorized she might play Cassandra Nova, Xavier's evil twin sister. 6 / 8

  • Fans posited she might even portray the shapes-shifting Skrull queen, Veranke. 7 / 8

  • Lastly, some believed Chastain was a manifestation of the Phoenix Force. 8 / 8