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

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Podcast: [Film Stories with Simon Brew](https://stenobird.com/podcast/film-stories-with-simon-brew-606292)
Published: 2026-06-01T05:22:00+00:00
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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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