Reports suggest Marvel Studios is actively developing X-Men projects, including linking Dwayne Johnson to the role of iconic villain Apocalypse.
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Updated Aug 11
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Reports suggest Marvel Studios is actively developing X-Men projects, including linking Dwayne Johnson to the role of iconic villain Apocalypse.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Sir Patrick Stewart has been cast as Professor Xavier in an upcoming X-Men project.Sub-event
- Inde Navarrette has been cast by Marvel Studios to play the character Rogue in the X-Men reboot.Sub-event
- Marvel Studios is drawing from past work of a director and utilizing an actor to portray the character X-23.Sub-event
X-Men projects are moving forward, with Dwayne Johnson rumored for the role of Apocalypse.1 source
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X-Men integration and casting in the Marvel Cinematic UniverseAlso in this story
- Bethany Antonia is reportedly interested in playing the role of Storm in the X-Men franchise.
- The X-Men series, featuring characters like Magik and Gambit, is set to debut on the Disney+ platform.
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X-Men
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Marvel Studios
American entertainment company
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Dwayne Johnson
American actor and professional wrestler (born 1972)
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