Daniel Day-Lewis, Bryan Cranston, Henry Cavill and more rumoured for MCU X-Men roles following 'Secret Wars'
New MCU X-Men casting rumours suggest Daniel Day-Lewis, Bryan Cranston, Cynthia Erivo, and Henry Cavill may be considered for leading roles in Marvel's next phase of mutant storytelling.
These updates follow Avengers: Secret Wars and hint at a return to more traditional character portrayals.
Daniel Day-Lewis has been linked to the role of Magneto. Despite retiring from acting, some insiders claim Marvel is pursuing him, though the prospect of the 68-year-old actor committing to a long-term franchise remains doubtful. Denzel Washington has also been rumoured, especially with his confirmed role in Black Panther 3.
Bryan Cranston is said to be a contender for Professor Charles Xavier. While his performance as Walter White made him a household name, fans have mixed reactions to his potential casting as Xavier. He has previously expressed interest in playing the villain Mr Sinister. Coleman Domingo is another name reportedly on Marvel's radar.
For Storm, Cynthia Erivo has emerged as a leading rumoured pick. The Wicked star has voiced interest in the role. Additional names floated include Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Jodie Turner-Smith.
Rumours around Cyclops feature Patrick Schwarzenegger and Harris Dickinson. While Dickinson may be unavailable due to filming commitments, Schwarzenegger's name continues to circulate based on recent speculation.
Henry Cavill has been linked to Wolverine following Deadpool & Wolverine, though Marvel is also reportedly interested in keeping Hugh Jackman active in the role.
Legacy X-Men actors including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden will return for Avengers: Doomsday. Jake Schreier is rumoured to direct the X-Men reboot, with Michael Lesslie writing the script.
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