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Matrix Star Laurence Fishburne Eager to Play Professor X in Marvel's X-Men
15 Oct
Summary
- Laurence Fishburne interested in portraying Professor Charles Xavier/Professor X
- Expressed interest during 'Matrix' reunion panel at New York Comic Con
- Received enthusiastic response from the audience
In October 2025, veteran actor Laurence Fishburne revealed his interest in portraying the iconic character of Professor Charles Xavier, also known as Professor X, in Marvel's future X-Men films. Fishburne made the announcement during a 'Matrix' reunion panel at the New York Comic Con, where he received an enthusiastic response from the audience.
When asked about his interest in the role, Fishburne stated, "I know that they're talking about the 'X-Men' now. So, at this point, I want one of two things. The first thing would be: what do you think about Laurence Fishburne as Professor X?" The crowd immediately erupted in cheers and applause, with the panel host, Josh Horowitz, declaring the idea "approved" and "greenlit."
As the telepathic leader and founder of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, Professor Charles Xavier commands powers such as mind control, illusion generation, mind-reading, and the ability to create psychic barriers. The character has been portrayed on-screen twice in 20th Century Fox's superhero era, first by Patrick Stewart and later by James McAvoy.
Fishburne, who was last seen in director Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis,' is also set to reunite with actor Keanu Reeves for the upcoming 'John Wick: Chapter 5,' which was confirmed earlier this year.
