In addition to ‘Deadpool 3’, the MCU will have a new ‘X-Men’ movie in its next phases, although it doesn’t have a release date yet, but several actors from the original movies are expected to appear.
With the first ‘X-Men’ film released in 2000, some cast members indicated their intention to reprise their characters 22 years later.
In what is yet to be revealed how Wolverine will appear in the MCU with Hugh Jackman, see what happened and what the Australian actor looks like alongside the rest of the ‘X-Men’ cast today.
- Hugh Jackman also stars in the movie ‘Scoop’, which you can watch for free on ViX.
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan
Before making his first appearance as Wolverine on the big screen, Hugh Jackman auditioned for ‘Miss Congeniality’ but was turned down by Sandra Bullock. After that bad drink, his career depended on the success of ‘X-Men’.
Although he received some criticism for being taller than the comic book character (Logan is 5.3ft and Jackman is 6.2ft), his performance became iconic and the Australian became the face of the franchise.
Even if it was just a cameo, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine appeared in almost every Fox “X-Men” movie, but in 2017 he announced that the movie “Logan” would be his last time to get the diamond claws.
It wasn’t until September 27, 2022 that the actor announced, along with Ryan Reynolds, that he would be Wolverine again at age 54 for the film “Deadpool 3”, which opens on November 8, 2024 and is part of the MCU.
Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier
But Hugh Jackman wasn’t the first actor from the original cast to reprise his character in the MCU, the honor going to Patrick Stewart in 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Patrick Stewart in 2000 already had a great career in Hollywood by participating in “Star-Trek” as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, but the general public recognized him more over the years for his role as Professor X .
But the British actor has played other roles since 2000, including as a voice actor in ‘American Dad’, ‘Family Guy’, ‘Ted’, ‘Ice Age 4’ and a few video games. He has also appeared in films such as ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and ‘Coda’, both from 2019.
Patrick Stewart from 2020 to date at the age of 82 has played Captain Picard again in the series “Star Trek: Picard”, which premieres for a third season in 2023 on Paramount +.
Ian McKellen as Magneto
This actor and great friend of Patrick Stewart is also known for his long-running portrayal of “X-Men” villain Erik Lehnsherr alias Magneto from the first mutant movie.
But Ian McKellen, now 83, is best remembered for playing another iconic fictional character: the wizard Gandalf in “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.”
The actor who was knighted by the British Crown in 1988 has also appeared in “Vicious” (2013-2016), “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) and “Cats” (2019). His next film is ‘Hamlet Within’, although it doesn’t have a release date yet.
Halle Berry as Tom
In the early 2000s, Halle Berry was one of the biggest stars and in the movie “X-Men” she gives life to Ororo Munroe, better known by her code name Storm, since she has the power to manipulate the weather at will.
In 2002, the actress became the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actress with “Monster’s Ball.” But in 2004 the movie “Catwoman” caused her career to decline.
The actress of ‘Kidnap’, ‘Cloud Atlas’ (which you can watch on ViX+, ViX’s premium streaming service) and ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’, made her directorial debut in 2021 with ‘Wound’. His last film was ‘Moonfall’ (2022) aged 53, although he will appear in ‘The Mothership’ in 2023.
Famke Janssen as Jean Grey
At Xavier’s mutant school, one of the first and most likely students is Jean Grey, played by Famke Janssen in the first film and until the end of the original trilogy.
Although her character dies in ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ (2006), Jean Gray has subsequent cameos in ‘The Wolverine’ (2013) and ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ (2014). .
But Famke Janssen has been keeping herself very busy since making the first ‘X-Men’ film in 2000, appearing as Lenore, wife of Liam Neeson’s character in the ‘Taken’ saga.
Famke, now 58, has appeared in the series “How to Get Away with Murder,” “When They See Us” and “Long Slow Exhale,” in addition to the 2020 films “The Postcard Killings,” “Redeeming Love” from In 2022 and until 2023 he will appear in the live action ‘Knights of the Zodiac’.
James Marsden as Cyclops
The leader of the “X-Men” and Logan’s rival for the love of Jean Gray is Scott Summers, who in the film saga was played by James Marsden, until Tye Sheridan took his place in 2016 as a younger version of him .
But James Marsden became a household name in Hollywood in the 22 years after ‘X-Men’, appearing in ‘The Notebook’ (2004), ‘Superman Returns’ (2006), ‘Enchanted’ (2007), ‘Hop (2011) and in the Westworld series.
The actor is also well recognized for his role in the two live-action ‘Sonic’ movies (2020 and 2022) as Tom. In 2022 and aged 49, he reprized his role as Edward for ‘Disenchanted’.
Anna Paquin as Rouge
Canadian actress Anna Paquin was tasked with bringing young Rouge to the screen, a teenager who, upon her first kiss, discovers that she has the power to steal energy with physical contact.
The character is central to the first film as she is the viewer’s eyes to meet the mutants and also because Magneto uses her to carry out his evil plan.
Anna Paquin after the “X-Men” films appeared from 2008 to 2014 in the series “True Blood”, in “Bellevue” (2017), “The Affair” (2019) and “A Friend of the Family” (2022 ) by Peacock.
Today, at the age of 40, he has appeared in The Irishman (2019), American Underdog (2021) and A Bit of Light (2022). While in his future projects is the tape ‘True Spirit’, which has no release date yet.
Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
Before Jennifer Lawrence became synonymous with the blue-green shape-shifting mutant, the first actress to play the deadly Mystique was Rebecca Romijn.
The actress did not have the same fame as Lawrence but remained in the industry in roles such as ‘Femme Fatale’, ‘The Punisher’, ‘The Con Artist’, ‘Possessing Piper Rose’, ‘King & Maxwell’, ‘The Librarians’ and “Sleep No More.”
Like Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Romijn is recognized by trekkie fans for appearing in “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Short Treks” and 2022’s “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.”
In addition to her Marvel roles in “X-Men” and 2004’s “The Punisher,” the 50-year-old actress has lent her voice to several DC animated films where she plays reporter and Superman’s sidekick, Lois Lane. .
Source: univision
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
