The casting ensemble for “X-Men: Apocalypse” is coming along nicely with many reports flooding the internet with official casting news. Director Brian Singer dropped some major news via Twitter this week, confirming the casting selections for the younger versions of Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Storm. They will be replacing previous “X-Men” stars Famke Janssen, James Marsden, and Halle Berry respectively.
Chloe Moretz, Elle Fanning and Hailee Steinfeld were among the young talent eyed for Grey, but Sophie Turner, aka Sansa Stark from “Game of Thrones” managed to nab the coveted role. Aaliyah bio-pic star Alexandra Shipp will take on the role as Storm, and “Mud” co-star Tye Sheridan will portray Cyclops. Ben Hardy, Charlie Rowe and Timothee Chalamet were among the male actors considered for the beam blasting superhero.
Singer Tweeted:
“Welcome to the Mutant family: @SophieT (Jean Grey), @AlexShipppp (Storm) and @TyeSheridan (Cyclops). #XMenApocalypse”
‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Found Its Jean Grey, Storm and Cyclops
Sophie Turner, Alexandra Shipp and Tye Sheridan
This is an excellent time for Turner to take a good swing at a coveted role considering her recent successes with HBO’s wildly popular “Game of Thrones”. Shipp is most notable for her role as KT Rush on the show “House of Anubis”, and is probably the only wildcard so far. Sheridan is fairly unknown but he well decorated with his solid performances in “Joe” and “Mud”, he is an interesting choice to play Cyclops but we have a feeling he will be perfect for the part.
The youngsters are also joined by Guatemalan-born American actor Oscar Isaac, best known for his lead role in 2013’s “Inside Llewyn Davis”. He has officially been cast as the titular villain in the upcoming “X-Men” movie set to take place in the 80’s. We mentioned a bit earlier this week that Patrick Stewart And Ian McKellen Will Not Be In X-Men: Apocalypse as Professor Xavier and Magneto.
“X-Men: Apocalypse” is set to be released on May 27, 2016.
Some updates from our ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Archive:
- ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Will Wipe Away All ‘X-Men’ Movies
- Bryan Singer Officially Directing X-Men: Apocalypse
- ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ to Begin Shooting in 2015
- Bryan Singer Leaked ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Script Revealing Opening Sequence
- ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Officially Set in 1983
- ‘X-Force’ Delayed Again, ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ to Blame
- Original ‘X-Men’ Stars’ Will Return in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
- Simon Kinberg Says Apocalypse Will Be a “Super Charismatic Leader”
Also check out — Who is Apocalypse? — if you want to familiarize yourself with one of the most feared villains in the Marvel Universe!’
that is zendaya not alexandria
WTF? So this X-Men Director guy Singer gets into hot water for “allegedly” diddling and stalking some young actors and what does Hollyweird do? Get him to cast MORE young actors in his movies to put at risk from his deviant behaviour – go figure…..
And WHAT is with all these comic book movies being some sort of Jewish retirement fund? All these actors who aren’t kiddie fodder for Singer are Jewish – whether it’s Oscar Isaac or Zoe Kravitz! I’m not even going to talk about the “Ant-Man” cast that’s turning out to be some sort of Bar Mitzvah reunion.
Haha I didn’t think of that now that you mention it.