- X-Men integration and casting in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Marvel Studios is developing the MCU X-Men movie and the X-Men '97 series on Disney+, with potential team-ups with Avengers.
MCU is linked to X-Men franchise roles, with Kevin Feige pursuing Adam Driver for MCU roles.
13 reports, 9 independent
Updated Oct 1
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What happened
MCU is linked to X-Men franchise roles, with Kevin Feige pursuing Adam Driver for MCU roles.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Driver and Feige officially announced the X-Men MCU project and defined the next phase as the Mutant Era.1 source
Marvel confirms casting of Kit Connor and Adam Driver for X-Men and MCU projects.1 source
- Adam Driver has been cast in the MCU to play the character Mister Sinister.Sub-event
Studio confirms Adam Driver's role in a reboot tied to New York.1 source
Adam Driver and Christopher Abbott were shortlisted for Professor X roles in the MCU.1 source
Driver's casting in a Disney X-Men reboot is confirmed, with the Sinister character originating in England.1 source
- Writers Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo were hired to pen the script, while Jake Schreier and Kevin Feige selected the actor for Emma Frost.Sub-event
Feige retracted AD casting rumors; Spaeny linked to Rogue role.1 source
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Feige is actively recruiting Adam Driver for a potential new project at Marvel Studios.1 source
- Kevin Feige managed communication regarding Adam Driver's MCU offers, which were ultimately rejected due to Bob Iger's influence.Sub-event
Driver rejected MCU roles and pitched a new film with Soderbergh and Lucasfilm.1 source
Studio pursued Adam Driver for roles but the offers were ultimately rejected.1 source
Kevin Feige pursues Adam Driver for MCU roles as MCU links to X-Men franchise.1 source
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The entities involved
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MCU
Japanese rapper
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X-Men
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Adam Driver
American actor (born 1983)
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Related events
- Box office success and actor hiring validate the MCU's viability, signaling future franchise expansion and cross-pollination across properties.
- Chris Pratt is in talks with Kevin Feige regarding his potential return to Marvel projects, including roles in Thor.
- Adam Driver and Christopher Abbott are both cast in an X-Men film.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- comicbook.com
- superherohype.com
- superherohype.com
- comicbookmovie.com
- movieweb.com
- comicbookmovie.com
- slashfilm.com
- superherohype.comX-Men Rumor Fuels D23 Buzz With Rogue, Beast, and Mr. Sinister Reveals - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
- attackofthefanboy.com
- enstarz.com
- screenrant.com
- thewrap.com