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.
Fishburne's interest comes amid online fan discussions about who should play the beloved mutant character in the MCU.
Although Patrick Stewart is set to reprise his role as Professor X in Avengers: Doomsday and potentially Secret Wars, Fishburne revealed his desire to play the character during The Matrix panel at New York Comic Con.
He was asked about his dream roles, and Fishburne responded with interest in playing Professor X.
- Laurence Fishburne currently plays Bill Foster in the MCU.
- Prior casting rumors for Professor X have not been confirmed by Marvel Studios.
- Patrick Stewart will reprise his role as Professor X in upcoming films.
Author's summary: Fishburne eyes Professor X role.