Spider-Man: Brand New Day producer Amy Pascal revealed the surprising real reason behind Jean Grey’s role in the film, and it had nothing to do with the X-Men. Amy Pascal explains why Jean Grey was chosen for Peter Parker’s storyProducer Amy Pascal revealed the reasoning behind Jean Grey’s inclusion in Spider-Man: Brand New Day during an interview with Deadline. She explained that the team did not select Jean Grey simply because of her X-Men connections. Pascal said Cretton pitched a story about human isolation and the importance of reaching out to others. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is in theaters now.