'X-Men: First Class' gets a new Beast, Havok and Banshee
But Kick Ass won't be playing Cyclops
A grown up and powerful Havok in the Marvel Comics universe. Will his power be seen on the big screen?
James McAvoy and Michael Fassbener are already on board as Prof. Charles Xavier and Magneto, but who will play the actual young "X-Men" in the new movie of the same title? Lots of rumors have been spreading across the web, but a couple of castings decisions have finally come to light. Maybe.
Nicholas Hoult, best known for "A Single Man" and "About a Boy," is said to be stepping into the role of Beast. It's unclear whether this will be the blue and furry Hank McCoy or the more built, big footed Beast of the early X-Men comics. A blue version was portrayed by Kelsey Grammer in 2006's "X-Men: The Last Stand."
Little known Caleb Landry Jones, who has the upcoming films "The Last Exorcism" and "The Social Network" on his release schedule, is set to play the screaming Banshee. Not an original member of the X-Men, Banshee was known for his Irish roots, but its unclear whether the Texas native will sport an accent for his portrayal of the sonic producing mutant.
Lastly, Lucas Til, who played Miley Cyrus' boyfriend in "Hannah Montana: The Movie," is in negotiations to play the role of Havok. An extremely powerful mutant who can harness "cosmic energy," the comic book incarnation of Havok is really Alex Summers, the brother of Scott Summers, aka Cyclops.
Some reports have said director Matthew Vaughn's "Kick-Ass" star Aaron Johnson is taking the role of Cycops, but according to Entertainment Weekly, that's not the case. Additionally, the outlet reports that while Landry-Jones, Hoult and Til will all have roles in "X-Men: First Class," they may not be for those respective characters and that 20th Century Fox is engaging in a campaign of misinformation to keep fans guessing. Whether or not that bizarre public relations strategy is true, fans shouldn't have to wait long as "First Class" will begin shooting this summer in London.
Additional roles cast in the film include Alice Eve as Emma Frost and rumors that Rosamund Pike will play Xavier's confidante Moria MacTaggert and Amber Heard will surface as a young Mystique. No word yet if Cyclops or Jean Grey will be represented.
"X-Men: First Class" is currently scheduled for a June 7, 2010 release.
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July 9, 2010 at 10:24AM EST Reply to Comment"X-Men: First Class" is currently scheduled for a June 7, 2010 release." I don't think it will meet that goal...
Tim
July 9, 2010 at 10:25AM EST Reply to CommentJune 7, 2010 release?? Seems like casting should have been figured out by now...
Ryan Larsen
July 9, 2010 at 1:14PM EST Reply to CommentPlease god would you hire an educated writer, or at least someone that can use the spell check feature that is on every word processing program. For instance me, a person who has a degree in Journalism and loves movies. Thegoldenone80@msn.com
John
July 9, 2010 at 2:14PM EST Reply to CommentWho is this "Cycops" the writer talks about? Wonder if he's related to Cyclops. The article also says the movie's scheduled for a June 7, 2010 release. So I hope they have a time traveler on the production team as well.
NoName
July 9, 2010 at 6:46PM EST Reply to Comment20th Century Fox has found their Mystique for X-Men: First Class. Pop star Britney Spears has just signed a deal to play a young Raven Darkholme.
She signed her contract today at around noon. Spears is repped by William Morris Agency. Spears discreetly auditioned for the role last month at Fox Studios.
Lucinda must have been very impressed.
Amber Heard and Megan Fox were originally considered for the role, but a conflict in Fox's schedule kept her from furthering talks. Fox originally wanted Heard, but opted for Spears instead.
The casting announcement will be made official at Comic Con, along with a few other casting surprises for Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Dominic Petrakis.
Anonymous
July 9, 2010 at 8:59PM EST Reply to CommentGod, why do I feel that this is going to suck? I love James McAvoy, and I am not a "purist" but what is a first class doing with Emma Frost in it? Moira and Banshee I can understand, because there's history there, but Emma Frost? This franchise has been off the rails since the horrendous X3, which wasted a potentially very good Dark Phoenix plot. And major casting changes this late in the game? I get the feeling that this will not end well.
July 11, 2010 at 10:44PM EST Reply to CommentBy title, "First Class" should have Jean Grey, Cyclops,Beast,Iceman and Angel. Yep blasphomous pigs are allowed to film off the wall scripts and shovel crap down our mouths. Wake up and stay true to the comics.