From Morpheus to Mutant Mentor? Laurence Fishburne Campaigns for MCU's Professor X Role

Laurence Fishburne Interested in Playing Professor X

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.

During a panel at New York Comic Con, Fishburne was asked about his dream roles, prompting speculation about his potential involvement in the X-Men franchise.

Laurence Fishburne is campaigning to play Professor X in the MCU X-Men reboot.

Despite online fan-casting and rumors, Marvel Studios has not announced any new casting for Professor X, with Patrick Stewart set to reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday and potentially Secret Wars.

Author's summary: Fishburne eyes Professor X role.

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Epicstream Epicstream — 2025-10-15

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