Maya Boyd Starts Training for Storm: Daredevil’s Trainer Preps the MCU’s X-Men Reboot Star

The storm is building, and not just in the clouds. Maya Boyd, the actress cast as Storm in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot, has officially started her physical preparation, and she picked a trainer with serious superhero credentials. Here is what The Direct reports.

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The Training Photo That Started the Buzz

Naqam Washington, the trainer known for building Charlie Cox’s Daredevil physique, posted a gym photo with Boyd on Instagram, confirming that training is underway. He praised her work ethic, saying she shows up ready and puts in the work. He also called it an honor to be part of her preparation for Storm, the Goddess of Elements.

Who Is Maya Boyd?

Boyd is a 23-year-old Broadway actress making her MCU debut. She appeared in the revival of Merrily We Roll Along, later led & Juliet as Juliet Capulet, and also acted in a short titled Reverence. She follows original Storm actresses Halle Berry and Alexandra Shipp. Since her casting, she has shared images from various Storm comics on Instagram, signaling she is studying the character to make her version stand out. MCU veteran Teyonah Parris, who plays Monica Rambeau, has already given her approval.

The Cast Around Her

Feige unveiled the core cast at D23 2026. Here is the lineup reported by The Direct:

What Her Early Training Suggests?

The report reads the early start as a sign that Storm will have a major, action-oriented role. In the comics, she has fought in hand-to-hand and power-based encounters, including a knife duel with Callisto, plus clashes with Sabretooth, Emma Frost, and the Shadow King. Training with Daredevil’s trainer hints that the MCU version may lean into her natural combat skills alongside her weather powers.

That is the outlet’s interpretation, not an official Marvel statement, so treat it as an informed guess.

Washington’s approach also matters. It leans toward functional strength, explosive power, and movement that supports fight scenes rather than pure bodybuilding. With cameras expected to roll in early 2027, starting in late 2026 gives Boyd months to build strength, endurance, and agility without a rushed schedule.

Why Fans Are Excited?

Storm is an Omega-level mutant and one of the most beloved characters in comics. Fans have taken the Daredevil trainer link as a promising sign that the action will live up to the hype. Combined with Boyd’s stage presence and research, expectations are climbing fast ahead of the May 2028 release.

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• Maya Boyd is training with Daredevil’s trainer Naqam Washington.
• The X-Men reboot releases May 5, 2028.
• Production is expected to begin in early 2027.

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