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The forthcoming Avengers Doomsday film is set to feature notable actors from the 2000s X-Men movies, including Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, in what is anticipated to be a nostalgic farewell to the original characters. Meanwhile, Marvel Studios is reportedly planning for their successors. X-Men is set to be rebooted.
X-Men Reboot: A New Era After Avengers
Jake Schreier, known for his work on Thunderbolts/The New Avengers, is slated to helm the X-Men reboot. This project is expected to launch the MCU’s Mutant Saga following the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga with Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.
Potential Casting Choices: Xavier, Magneto, and Storm
Speculation is swirling as multiple sources share insights into potential casting choices, including two actors who have received multiple Academy Awards, for the role of Magneto.
- MyTimeToShineHello posted on X, outlining several key points:
- No new cast members will be introduced in the upcoming Avengers films, as the focus remains on providing closure for the original characters.
- Casting is currently on hold as director Jake Schreier has not yet officially signed on to the project.
- Kevin Feige has specific actors, or at least particular types, in mind for the roles of Xavier, Magneto, and Storm.
Magneto Casting Rumors
According to one source, Daniel Day-Lewis is being considered for the role of Magneto in the MCU. Although the three-time Academy Award winner may return from retirement to feature in his son Ronan’s debut film, Anemone, his involvement in a franchise role seems unlikely.
Denzel Washington in Consideration?
Jeff Sneider suggests that two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington is a strong contender for the part of Magneto. However, some may find this casting controversial, considering Magneto’s background as a Holocaust survivor.