In a shocking move, the Russo brothers’ upcoming MCU movie, Avengers: Doomsday, has just announced two major additions to its cast: Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. The slow stream of names on the director’s chairs revealed that these former X-Men actors will be joining the multiverse monster.
X-Men Reunion in the MCU: Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen Join Avengers: Doomsday
The Russo brothers’ upcoming MCU movie, Avengers: Doomsday, has just announced two major additions to its cast: Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. The slow stream of names on the director’s chairs revealed that these former X-Men actors will be joining the multiverse monster.
Patrick Stewart is a renowned English actor born on July 6, 1940.
He rose to fame for his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek franchise.
With a career spanning over five decades, Stewart has appeared in numerous stage productions, including Shakespeare's plays and modern dramas.
He has received critical acclaim for his performances in films such as 'A Christmas Carol' and 'X-Men.' Stewart's extensive experience in theater, film, and television has earned him multiple awards, solidifying his status as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Stewart is expected to play the role of mutant leader Professor X, a character he reprise in an alternate universe version in ‘Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness’ . McKellen, who memorably portrayed Professor X’s opposite number, Magneto, in a series of X-Men movies, will likely be playing a significant role as well.
Sir Ian Murray McKellen is a renowned English actor born on May 25, 1939.
He is known for his iconic roles in Shakespearean plays and fantasy films.
McKellen's extensive career spans over six decades, with notable performances in 'Richard III,' 'Hamlet,' and 'Macbeth. ' He has also portrayed Gandalf in the '_Lord of the Rings' trilogy and Magneto in the 'X-Men' series.
Throughout his career, McKellen has received numerous awards, including a Tony Award and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his services to drama.
Fans have been eagerly waiting for Marvel to bring characters from the legendary X-Men silo into the MCU, and this announcement is finally taking steps towards that goal. The involvement of Stewart and McKellen suggests that Marvel has a plan for the X-Men in place, which bodes well for the future of the franchise.
The X-Men are a team of mutant superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe.
Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, they first appeared in The X-Men #1 in September 1963.
The original team consisted of Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Iceman, and Beast, with Professor Charles Xavier as their leader.
The X-Men's mission is to protect mutant rights and prevent anti-mutant persecution.
Over the years, the team has undergone numerous changes, with many new members joining the roster.
Rebecca Romijn, who played Mystique in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand, will also be joining the cast. This announcement comes as the Disney company recouped the film rights to the X-Men from 20th Century Fox Studios, and fans are eager to see how these characters will fit into the MCU.
The next MCU movie to hit theaters is ‘Thunderbolts’*, scheduled for May 2. Avengers: Doomsday is currently set for release on May 1, 2026. As more casting announcements are made, this story will be updated to reflect the latest developments.
