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Adam Driver Eyed as MCU's Magneto
13 Jul
Summary
- Adam Driver is rumored to be Marvel's top choice for Magneto.
- The X-Men reboot is expected to be released in 2028.
- Driver previously circled a role in The Fantastic Four reboot.
Marvel Studios is reportedly eyeing Adam Driver to embody the role of Magneto in their highly anticipated X-Men franchise reboot, directed by Jake Schreier. This news comes from industry rumors, with further details anticipated possibly around San Diego Comic-Con.
Driver, known for his roles in Star Wars and acclaimed films like Marriage Story, would bring a youthful energy to the character. This casting aligns with reports suggesting the MCU's X-Men will be younger characters.
The X-Men reboot is slated for a 2028 release. Previously, Driver was rumored for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but that role went to Pedro Pascal.
Magneto, co-created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, is a powerful mutant with magnetic manipulation abilities, often depicted as a complex antagonist or anti-hero. The character was famously portrayed by Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender in previous X-Men films.
