Wolverine, Magneto and more: who is still missing from Marvel's new X-Men team?
Dubai: When Kevin Feige closed Marvel's D23 showcase by bringing his new X-Men onto the stage, he made a point of saying the job was not finished. Seven names were revealed. The roster of a classic X-Men team runs far longer than that. Feige confirmed more casting is coming in the months ahead, which means the lineup unveiled in Anaheim is a first wave, not the finished team. So who is missing,…
Seven names were announced for Marvel's new X-Men film, but the classic team's roster contains many more. Kevin Feige revealed the roster as the first wave, not the finished product. As the most iconic members, Wolverine, Magneto, Beast, Nightcrawler, and Mystique remain missing from the initial lineup. Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine, appeared via video but his role in the upcoming film remains uncertain.
Adam Driver's actor claimed he was playing Magneto, but Marvel clarified otherwise. Some actors, such as Daniel Day-Lewis and Denzel Washington, have been speculated to play Magneto but nothing has been confirmed. Beast, Nightcrawler, and Mystique are all blue, making it difficult to cast them with heavy prosthetics or visual effects.
Charles Melton, Peter Claffey, and others have been floated for the role of Beast. Mystique and Nightcrawler have their legacy versions returning in Doomsday, so the reboot may hold off on recasting them for now.
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