The MCU X-Men Reboot Rumored To Have Found Its New Professor X, Magneto & Jean Grey

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Summary

  • Marvel Studios is introducing the mutants into the MCU in the X-Men reboot movie.
  • There are rumors that Denzel Washington, Colman Domingo, and Daisy Edgar-Jones are to play the three leads.
  • The X-Men reboot is highly anticipated, with release expected in 2027.

At last, Marvel Studios is set to integrate mutants within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a development fans have eagerly anticipated for quite some time! Rumors swirl that certain actors are under consideration for key roles in what appears to be an imminent live-action X-Men reboot.

2019 marked the acquisition of X-Men rights by Marvel Studios following Disney’s completion of its purchase of 21st Century Fox. This transaction granted Disney and Marvel Studios ownership over the Fox-possessed Marvel characters, such as X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool. At the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, hinted at integrating mutants into the MCU without disclosing a specific title or release date for the upcoming X-Men reboot. Nevertheless, some X-Men characters started appearing in MCU films. For instance, Patrick Stewart’s Professor X was featured in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), and Kelsey Grammer reprised his role as Beast in The Marvels (2023). Characters like Ian McKellen (Magneto), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), and James Marsden (Cyclops) also appeared in Avengers: Doomsday. It is expected that new characters will spearhead the reboot of Marvel’s X-Men within the MCU.

In the latest episode of The Hot Mic, entertainment expert Jeff Sneider discussed Marvel Cinematic Universe films. He focused particularly on the casting for the X-Men reboot, stating that some actors have already been considered for the three main roles. According to Sneider, Marvel is eyeing a Black actor for Professor X. This could be to set it apart from the previous two performers who played the character – Stewart and McAvoy. Sneider mentioned Colman Domingo as a potential candidate for the new Professor X. Furthermore, he hinted that there were whispers Denzel Washington might play Magneto. Sneider also commented, “It’d be intriguing if they had a Black counterpart as Charles,” and noted that Domingo is highly favored over British actor and director David Oyelowo for the role.

It was mentioned that Daisy Edgar-Jones is the most recent actress suggested for Jean Grey’s role in the X-Men reboot. The movie scooper expressed his approval, declaring it as the “best name” he had heard among all the rumored actresses. John Rocha, the host, also concurred, stating that Daisy Edgar-Jones would perfectly embody both a love-struck Jean and a stressed version of her in her complicated romance with Cyclops and Wolverine. Sneider echoed this sentiment, saying Daisy seems fitting for the part. However, it’s important to note that these names are not yet officially confirmed, so fans should approach this report with some skepticism.

The upcoming X-Men project in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is generating a lot of excitement due to the return of the classic mutant characters from Marvel Comics, who are adored by fans worldwide. This comeback signifies a new perspective that fits seamlessly with the overall MCU narrative. While some original X-Men actors might be rejoining the franchise, there’s speculation that new actors will be brought in to play these mutant characters. The potential for both returning cast members and fresh faces is possible thanks to the multiverse concept in the MCU. As of now, there’s no confirmed casting news, but there are whispers suggesting that director Jake Schreier, who has recently worked on an MCU project, could be tapped to lead the film, although this hasn’t been officially announced yet.

MCU’s X-Men is expected to be released in 2027.

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2025-05-16 21:53