
Marvel confirms plans to recast Iron Man, Captain America and more
recently spoke to the media about the upcoming films, stating that the plans will roll after 2027's 'Avengers: Secret Wars.'
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According to a Variety report, Feige said that the casting will be done for the upcoming X-Men film, set to be directed by Jake Schreier.
Many of the original X-Men actors are returning to their iconic roles, including Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier),
(Magneto),
(Nightcrawler),
(Mystique),
(Cyclops), and Kelsey Grammer (Hank McCoy).
However, the characters will be played by others moving forward, the outlet stated.
The decision has been taken in view of the changes in the 'Secret Wars' comic storyline, which involved timelines collapsing, resulting in the epic mix-up of the characters in the process.
"We're utilising the story not just to round out the stories we've been telling post-'Endgame,' just as importantly -- and you can look at the at the 'Secret Wars' comics for where that takes you -- it very, very much sets us up for the future.
Endgame,' literally, was about endings. 'Secret Wars' is about is about beginnings," Feige said, according to Variety.
The Marvel boss though clarified that the changes are not any "reboot," but will serve as a reset for the MCU.
"Reboot is a scary word. Reboot can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Reset, singular timeline -- we're thinking along those lines. X-Men is where that will happen next," he added.
Elsewhere during the conversation, Feige suggested that other Marvel characters will also be recast, including the beloved Iron Man and Captain America.
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Meanwhile, Robert Downey Jr, best known for playing the iconic Tony Stark, will return to the MCU as Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The film is set to release on December 18, 2026.
The follow-up 'Avengers: Secret Wars' will open in theatres on December 17, 2027.
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