Marvel reveals cast for new X-Men film
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Marvel Studios has announced the main cast for its new “X-Men” film, marking the mutant team’s first standalone return as an official part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The announcement is significant because it begins a new screen era for characters previously associated with Fox’s long-running franchise, following several recent MCU crossovers involving former X-Men actors.
Sadie Sink will play Jean Grey, Kit Connor Cyclops, Samara Weaving Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette Rogue, Christopher Abbott Professor X and Maya Boyd Storm, while Adam Driver will portray villain Mr Sinister. Kevin Feige revealed the line-up at D23; the film is scheduled for release on 5 May 2028, after the previous Fox-led X-Men series concluded with “The New Mutants” in 2020.
- Marvel announces its new MCU X-Men cast.
- Adam Driver will play Mr Sinister.
- The film is due on 5 May 2028.
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The X-Men are a team of Marvel superheroes born with unusual powers, often called mutants. Their stories usually focus on how they protect people while facing fear and prejudice because they are different.
The group has appeared in films since 2000, first through 20th Century Fox rather than Marvel Studios. Disney bought Fox in 2019, bringing the screen rights to the characters under the same company as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU.
Professor X is typically the team’s founder, while Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm and Rogue are among its best-known members. Mr Sinister and Emma Frost have been portrayed in comics as powerful figures with shifting roles, and their inclusion points to characters central to several major X-Men storylines.
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- The Hollywood Reporter — ‘X-Men’ Finally Unveils Its Cast, Including Adam Driver, Inde Navarrette, Christopher Abbott
- Deadline — ‘X-Men’ Adds Christopher Abbott, Adam Driver, Inde Navarette & Maya Boyd; Marvel Studios Pic Set for May 2028 – D23
- Consequence — The New X-Men Revealed: Adam Driver, Christopher Abbott, Inde Navarette Join Sadie Sink and More
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Originally published by Variety as “‘X-Men’ Movie Casts Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Christopher Abbott as Prof. X, Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister and Maya Boyd as Storm”.