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Fans Rally for Timothy Olyphant as Magneto in Avengers

9/14/2025

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Fans are pushing for Timothy Olyphant to portray Magneto in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie.
His recent role in Alien: Earth, where he sports white hair, has sparked comparisons to Magneto.
Social media, including filmmaker Joe Russo, shows support for Olyphant's casting.
Ian McKellen will return as Magneto, but multiverse elements may introduce alternate versions.
Marvel is planning a youth-focused X-Men reboot, which could impact Olyphant's chances.

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Story summary

Fans are pushing for Timothy Olyphant to portray Magneto in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie.
His recent role in Alien: Earth, where he sports white hair, has sparked comparisons to Magneto.
Social media, including filmmaker Joe Russo, shows support for Olyphant's casting.
Ian McKellen will return as Magneto, but multiverse elements may introduce alternate versions.
Marvel is planning a youth-focused X-Men reboot, which could impact Olyphant's chances.