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X-Men Fans Are Rediscovering That Samara Weaving Is a Huge Gamer After Emma Frost Casting
The casting of Samara Weaving as Emma Frost in the forthcoming X-Men reboot has energised fans who regard her as an ideal physical fit for the character. Interest intensified when earlier interviews surfaced showing Weaving to be an accomplished and serious video game player, particularly skilled in competitive fighting titles and open-world experiences.
In recent media appearances, Weaving has detailed her gaming commitment, including her practice of travelling with a PlayStation 5 to every production location and set. She has identified Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter as her strongest disciplines, frequently winning matches with her favoured character Kitana, and has explained that despite limited gaming access during childhood, fighting-game mechanics naturally align with her abilities. The X-Men film, directed by Jake Schreier, maintains an active casting process with further announcements anticipated during the D23 event scheduled for mid-August.
In short
- Samara Weaving cast as Emma Frost in X-Men reboot; fans excited by her appearance match and her serious gaming background
- Weaving travels with her PS5, excels at fighting games (Mortal Kombat/Street Fighter) and favours open-world titles
- X-Men casting ongoing; further announcements expected at D23 mid-August
Explained simply
Emma Frost is a character from Marvel’s X-Men stories, which centre on people born with unusual powers. She is a powerful telepath, meaning she can read and influence minds, and is also known for transforming her body into diamond.
Samara Weaving is an Australian actor whose past interviews have shown her discussing video games, including competitive fighting games such as Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. Her interest in gaming has drawn attention alongside her casting, while the X-Men film is part of a continuing series of screen adaptations of the comic-book characters.