The way forward for the X-Men within the MCU stays unknown, however a current report means that Marvel Studios could have their eyes on a few potential villains.
What X-Men villains are Marvel Studios eyeing?
In a brand new query-and-reply collection from The Cosmic Circus’ Alex Perez, a query was requested about potential comedian e-book storylines of the X-Men the MCU would adapt. Perez famous that he wasn’t 100% certain of something, however did hear that “all indicators” level to a handful of huge villains showing within the MCU.
“Primarily based on what I’ve commented and heard, all indicators level to Mr. Sinister, Essex, Senator Kelly and Bolivar Trask being the primary antagonist components they’d need to use for the primary X-Men movie,” stated Perez.
Mr. Sinister, whereas not the largest X-Men villain, is considered one of its most iconic. Senator Kelly and Bolivar Trask are additionally excessive-profile villains all through the X-Men’s historical past. Because it stands, there aren’t any official X-Men casting for the MCU’s new era of the enduring mutant group.
The solid from the unique collection of movies — together with Patrick Stewart’s Professor X — are set to seem in 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday, though it’s unclear what their position will likely be in that as properly.
Latest rumors floating round level to Bryan Cranston being eyed for the position of Professor X, though nothing has been confirmed as of but. In an attention-grabbing flip of occasions, although, Cranston has additionally spoken about taking part in Mr. Sinister previously.
“I need to play an antagonist a fraction smarter than the protagonist, by no means dumbed down to present the hero a straightforward win,” Cranston said way back in 2018 in an interview with ScreenGeek. “That’s irritating and boring to observe. Truly, that was the character, I’ll admit. Mister Sinister was the character I used to be occupied with.”
(Supply: The Cosmic Circus)
