Marvel has reportedly cast a former Star Wars actor as Magneto in its new X-Men movie — and they nearly played The Fantastic Four's Reed Richards in the MCU
- Marvel has supposedly cast a major star as Magneto in its new X-Men film
- The actor in question was linked with another major role in the MCU
- They were said to be close to playing The Fantastic Four's Reed Richards
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has reportedly found its Magneto.
According to multiple industry insiders, none other than former Star Wars actor Adam Driver has supposedly signed on to play the iconic metal manipulating mutant in the comic giant's new X-Men movie.
At the time of publication, the Hollywood trades are yet to corroborate this via their own sources. Furthermore, with this rumor being circulated online by leakers with spotty track records, including MyTimeToShineHello and KnightEdgeMedia, Driver's casting is mere speculation at this stage.
That said, another insider in Apocalyptic Horseman, who's more trustworthy than the aforementioned pair, has backed up their claim. So, until we get an...
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