‘X-Men’ Finally Unveils Its Cast, Including Adam Driver, Inde Navarrette, Christopher Abbott - The Hollywood Reporter
Marvel Studios officially announced the cast for its upcoming X-Men film at D23, featuring Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister and Christopher Abbott as Professor X. The film is scheduled for release in May 2028.
Why it matters
The casting announcement is a major milestone for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it integrates the X-Men franchise into its broader narrative.
After years of speculation, and a furious few months of screen tests and dealmaking, Marvel unveiled its X-Men cast at D23 on Friday night.
The movie will star Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Kit Connor (Cyclops), Christopher Abbott (Prof. X), Samara Weaving (Emma Frost), Inde Navarrette (Rogue) and Maya Boyd (Storm). Adam Driver is also among the cast as the villain Mr. Sinister, with the film landing a release date of May 5, 2028.
The cast was onstage with Marvel boss Kevin Feige, with Driver making a video appearance. Related Stories Movies 'Frozen 3' "Royal Wedding" Between Anna and Kristoff Is Crashed by New Villain in First-Look TV 'Ahsoka' Season 2 Brings the Force -- and More Anakin Skywalker -- With First Trailer
“Kevin and I have been talking for years about me joining MCU,” Driver said, adding they had “found something perfect with characters I feel very deeply about.”
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