The New Mutants (2020), and a big missed opportunity

Film Stories with Simon Brew

Simon Brew

Film History, Tv & Film

4.9 • 813 Ratings

🗓️ 1 June 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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The idea wasn't a bad one. With the cost of X-Men movies spiralling, 20th Century Fox was interested in a lower cost, slightly more niche film in the saga. One that could perhaps appeal to a teen audience, that wouldn't put quite the strain on the old finances. Josh Boone - off the back of The Fault In Our Stars - was brought in to write and direct, a dream project for him. But the dream would soon turn sour, with two big, unexpected obstacles, and a whole lot of to and fro over potential reshoots... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:25.9	Attention all passengers. The Uber ride for Mark and Jamal's romantic weekend will depart in four
0:32.6	minutes from platform six. Your ride comes with a rolling countryside sunset view and a table seat ideal for playing footsie beneath.
0:41.9	Thank you for booking your tickets on Uber.
0:45.8	Trains on Uber.
0:47.5	Hello, this is Simon Brew.
0:49.9	I'm the founder of Film Stories magazine and a very warm welcome to the Film Stories podcast.
0:55.3	Sorry about that.
0:56.6	I literally had to fly in from outer space.
0:59.4	Come with me.
1:01.6	And I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.
1:04.9	And movies.
1:06.0	Movies that had stories.
1:07.7	That the story just sucks a man.
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