As the cameras start rolling for “Avengers: Doomsday”, I’ve found myself in an exciting position to witness a real-life reunion – this time off-screen – between two talented X-Men actors, who will be gracing our screens together once more!
In a detailed video unveiling, Marvel Studios disclosed the initial lineup for Avengers 5, which came as a thrilling twist: Actors who played X-Men in the 20th Century Fox movies will be returning to their characters.
Apart from a short cameo in The Marvels and a brief post-credits scene, the original X-Men cast members have had minimal involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, this is about to change significantly in the upcoming film titled Avengers: Doomsday.
Two X-Men Actors Reunite For Avengers: Doomsday Filming
The filming for “Avengers: Doomsday” has begun in the UK, and cast members from the “X-Men” series, specifically Alan Cumming and Ian McKellen, have recently been seen meeting up, not just during their scheduled shoots.
A recent Instagram post by Cumming depicted him and another actor sharing a meal at a restaurant. Given that they were both in town for simultaneous filming, there’s a strong possibility we’ll see their characters reunite on-screen too.
Kellan Cumming took on the character of the teleporting mutant, Kurt Wagner (also known as Nightcrawler), in the film X2 from 2003. After more than two decades, he will reprise his role for the first time in the upcoming movie Avengers: Doomsday.
In various X-Men movies, McKellan has made a name for himself as the intricate villain Magneto. His latest stint in a superhero movie was in the 2014 film titled “X-Men: Days of Future Past.“.
McKellan has been spotted in town wearing what appears to be a possible new appearance for Magneto, as seen in the photo alongside Cumming.
The actors who played characters in X-Men, namely Patrick Stewart, Kelsey Grammer, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden, are slated to reappear in Avengers: Doomsday, however, they haven’t been noticed being involved with the filming so far.
Nightcrawler and Magneto’s Reunion in Avengers: Doomsday
As Cumming only appeared as Nightcrawler in X2, he and McKellan shared very little screen time.
In the movie, the X-Men and Magneto joined forces (a rare occurrence) to fight against William Stryker, who posed a threat to all mutants. The future implications of this alliance for Nightcrawler and Magneto in “Avengers: Doomsday” are unclear, but it could lead to an intriguing encounter between the characters played by Cumming and Romijn.
A question remains unanswered regarding the approach Marvel Cinematic Universe will take when integrating the X-Men characters into the narrative of “Avengers: Endgame”.
The team-up between Deadpool and Wolverine seemed like a farewell act for the Fox movie universe, leaving fans curious if Avengers: Doomsday will conclude the X-Men characters’ stories or incorporate them into future films instead.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.
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2025-04-18 23:35