Laurence Fishburne Eyes Professor X in Marvel's X-Men Reboot
Laurence Fishburne has expressed interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically for the upcoming X-Men reboot. While he's not keen on the Star Wars universe, many other actors are set to reprise their roles in various upcoming projects.
Fishburne, known for his role as Morpheus in The Matrix, has shown enthusiasm about potentially playing Professor X in the X-Men reboot. Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige confirmed the reboot is in development, with Jake Schreier on board as director. Fishburne's interest comes as Patrick Stewart wraps up his portrayal of Professor X in Avengers: Doomsday, alongside returning actors Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, and Channing Tatum.
The X-Men characters became available to the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the 2019 merger of Disney and 20th Century Fox. Fishburne's potential involvement marks an exciting development for fans eager to see the iconic mutants integrated into the MCU.
Laurence Fishburne's potential addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Professor X in the X-Men reboot is a promising sign for fans. Meanwhile, other actors are set to reprise their roles in various upcoming projects, keeping the MCU's future looking bright.