New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Inde Navarrette has faced a wave of criticism online after Marvel Studios confirmed her as Rogue in the upcoming X-Men film, with some fans objecting to alleged social media support for Johnny Depp while others have defended the actor's casting.

Marvel Studios executive Kevin Feige announced the first members of the new mutant team during Disney's D23 presentation on Friday. Navarrette will play Rogue alongside Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Christopher Abbott as Professor X and Maya Boyd as Storm. Adam Driver has also been cast as the villainous Mr Sinister.

The casting announcement quickly prompted discussion on social media, with some users focusing on Navarrette's ...