MCU Magneto Casting Officially Addressed by Jason Isaacs as X-Men Reboot Takes Shape
Isaacs responds to fan calls
In an interview with ScreenRant’s Liam Crowley for Victorian Psycho, Jason Isaacs was asked about fans suggesting he play Magneto in the MCU’s developing X-Men reboot. Isaacs has voiced Eminence in Disney+’s What If...? but has not appeared in an MCU live-action project.
Isaacs said he thought the role had already been cast, adding that he believed the new cast would be younger. He said fans have told him to contact Marvel, but added that they already have his phone number.
Magneto’s place remains unknown
Sadie Sink is set to return as Jean Grey after her debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Kit Connor, Samara Weaving, Maya Boyd, Inde Navarette and Adam Driver have been cast as Cyclops, Emma Frost, Storm, Rogue and Nathaniel Essex, respectively.
More mutants may join later
If Magneto is not in the first film, he could appear in a later installment. The mutants are expected to have a major focus in Marvel’s next saga after the multiverse story concludes with Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027; filming for the X-Men project is expected to begin sometime in 2027.
Key points
- Jason Isaacs said he thought Magneto might already be cast with a younger actor.
- Marvel has not confirmed whether Magneto will appear in the X-Men reboot.
- The film is in development for 2028, with filming expected to start in 2027.
- Several actors have been cast in mutant roles, while other reported casting remains unconfirmed.