Laurence Fishburne Expresses Interest in Professor X Role
Laurence Fishburne, known for his role as Bill Foster in the MCU, has expressed interest in playing Professor X/Charles Xavier in the upcoming X-Men reboot.
Fishburne's interest in the role comes as fans have been sharing their own fan-cast picks for the character online. Despite speculation, Marvel Studios has not announced new casting for Professor X, and Patrick Stewart is set to reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday and potentially Secret Wars.
During The Matrix panel at New York Comic Con, Fishburne was asked about his dream roles, leading to his expression of interest in Professor X.
- Laurence Fishburne currently plays Bill Foster in the MCU.
- Patrick Stewart is returning as Professor X in Avengers: Doomsday and potentially Secret Wars.
Author's summary: Laurence Fishburne wants to play Professor X.