X-Men: 9 Things That Must Happen In The Next Film

9. Remove Or Recast Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique

One of the most striking things about X-Men: Apocalypse is just how clear it is that Jennifer Lawrence doesn't want to be there. In the past, Lawrence's portrayal of Mystique has come across as passionate and incensed, but in Apocalypse something isn't quite how it used to be.

Whether unhappy with the script or dissatisfied with being tied to a behemoth franchise, Lawrence's performance stood out as one of the worst in the entire film, the actress trawling through her lines barely able to crack a smile. Compare that to the younger mutants like Tye Sheridan's Cyclops, Sophie Turner's Jean Grey and Evan Peters' Quicksilver, all of whom were enthusiastic and likeable (despite Sansa Stark's dodgy American accent).

When it comes to a fourth film in the “prequel” series, the removal of Mystique from the main plot may not be a bad thing. For a start, it'd provide room for one or more of the younger mutants to step up. However, after seeming done, Lawrence has recently expressed openness to the possibility of returning, but if she did it'd probably be best to reduce her role substantially, or to have her act as a mentor to the younger heroes. Four films in, a change in roles would be more than welcome.