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Marvel officially welcomed the X-Men into the MCU at D23 in Anaheim, revealing the full cast for its untitled X-Men film due May 5, 2028. The lineup includes Inde Navarrette as Rogue and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister, alongside previously announced Sadie Sink as Jean Grey.
At the D23 event in Anaheim yesterday, Marvel unveiled the cast for its upcoming, untitled X-Men film, marking the mutants' formal integration into the MCU. The movie is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028, though some outlets note that date may shift given the distant timeline. The announcement follows the reveal of Sadie Sink as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
The newly confirmed cast includes Kit Connor as Scott Summers (Cyclops), Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier (Professor X), Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Maya Boyd as Storm, and Inde Navarrette as Rogue. GamesRadar+ was first to report that Adam Driver will play the villain Mister Sinister, a detail confirmed by IGN in its own coverage. The Verge also reported the cast list, noting the inclusion of Navarrette and Driver.
The film's ensemble brings together a mix of rising stars and established actors. Connor, known for Heartstopper, takes on the role of Cyclops, while Abbott, from The First Omen, portrays Professor X. Weaving, who played Emma Frost in X-Men: First Class, returns to the role in the MCU. Boyd and Navarrette are newer faces, with Navarrette's casting as Rogue generating particular interest among fans.
Coverage across outlets was largely consistent, with IGN providing the most detailed list, including Maya Boyd as Storm, while GamesRadar+ emphasised Driver's role as Mister Sinister. The Verge's report, published later, focused on the broader significance of the X-Men entering the MCU. No major conflicts in reporting emerged, though the timing of announcements varied slightly.
- Marvel revealed the X-Men cast at D23, including Inde Navarrette as Rogue and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister.
- The untitled X-Men film is scheduled for May 5, 2028, with Sadie Sink previously cast as Jean Grey.
- Other cast members include Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, and Maya Boyd as Storm.
- Coverage was consistent across outlets, with GamesRadar+ first reporting Driver's role as Mister Sinister.
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