Laurence Fishburne expressed his interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically the upcoming X-Men reboot. His comments came during his appearance at the recent New York Comic Con.
Laurence Fishburne’s Interest in X-Men Reboot
During a panel discussion, Fishburne noted, “I know that they’re talking about the X-Men now.” He suggested himself for the role of Charles Xavier, saying, “What do you think about Laurence Fishburne as Professor X?”
Marvel’s X-Men Plans
Marvel is indeed moving forward with plans for an X-Men reboot. This project will be directed by Jake Schreier, known for his work on *Thunderbolts*. The acquisition of 20th Century Fox by Disney in 2019 made the X-Men characters available to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Upcoming Marvel Releases
In addition, characters from previous X-Men films are set to return in the upcoming movie *Avengers: Doomsday*, which is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. Notable returns include:
- Patrick Stewart as Professor X
- Ian McKellen as Magneto
- Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
- Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
- James Marsden as Cyclops
- Channing Tatum as Gambit
Fishburne’s Views on Star Wars
While there was speculation about Fishburne’s potential involvement in the Star Wars universe, he quickly dismissed the idea. When asked if he would consider joining Star Wars, he replied, “No, I’m good.” Fishburne expressed his enjoyment of the franchise from a viewer’s perspective, stating, “I’m in the middle of Rebels now, man.”
For now, Fishburne seems focused on his prospects with Marvel, particularly eyeing a significant role in the X-Men reboot he hopes to be a part of.
