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‘X-Men’ Adds Christopher Abbott, Adam Driver, Inde Navarette & Maya Boyd; Marvel Studios Pic Set for May 2028 – D23

Christopher Abbott has been tapped to play Charles Xavier aka Professor X in Marvel Studios upcoming X-Men movie. But also Adam Driver beamed in to announce that he’s playing…”Magneto,” said the actor.

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Christopher Abbott was announced as the actor cast to portray Charles Xavier, also known as Professor X, in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X‑Men film. Adam Driver also appeared at Disney’s D23 event in Anaheim to reveal that he will play Magneto, though his statement was interrupted by a correction naming Nathaniel Mayberry. The casting announcements were made during the D23 presentation. The film is slated for release in May 2028.

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