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Laurence Fishburne Wants to Play Professor X in X-Men Reboot

10/23/2025

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Laurence Fishburne, the actor, expressed his desire to play Professor Charles Xavier in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot.
He is a long-time Marvel fan who believes his age suits Professor X.
He states he is a true believer in the Marvel space and that Professor Charles Xavier is the most suitable character.
Marvel Studios is developing the X-Men reboot, but casting and release dates remain unclear.

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Story summary

Laurence Fishburne, the actor, expressed his desire to play Professor Charles Xavier in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot.
He is a long-time Marvel fan who believes his age suits Professor X.
He states he is a true believer in the Marvel space and that Professor Charles Xavier is the most suitable character.
Marvel Studios is developing the X-Men reboot, but casting and release dates remain unclear.