Subj : Marvel has reportedly cast a former Star Wars actor as Magneto in To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Jul 14 2026 11:15:24 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 Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Description: A major star long rumored to play Mr. Fantastic in Marvel's cinematic juggernaut will reportedly play the iconic mutant. FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter 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. Fans will know Driver from Star Wars, A Marriage Story, Ferrari, and many other movies and TV show (Image credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) 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. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: 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 official line from Marvel and/or some form of verification from Deadline, Variety, or The Hollywood Reporter, it's just as likely that Driver will appear in the MCU 's first X-Men film as not. What are the chances of Driver's involvement being confirmed sooner rather than later? Well, San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026 is right around the corner and Marvel is set to take the stage for its traditional Hall H panel on Saturday, July 25. Considering Marvel has had a surprise or two up its sleeve for past editions of SDCC presentations, I wouldn't rule out the prospect of some form of official X-Men movie casting news at this year's event. You may like Obsession's Inde Navarrette rumored for Marvel role after meeting new X-Men movie director Spider-Man 4 cast and character guide: who's who in the new Marvel movie? X-Men 97 season 2 episode 4 ending and end credits scene explained: is [spoiler] dead? Driving the Marvel rumor mill Michael Fassbender has also portrayed Magneto on the big screen (Image credit: Fox) If Driver becomes the third A-lister to portray Magneto in a live-action film the others being Michael Fassbender and legendary actor Ian McKellen it'll bring an end to his long-rumored involvement in the MCU. In October 2022, Driver was supposedly in talks to play Doctor Doom in Marvel's Fantastic Four film . Seven months later, Driver was apparently among the stars up for consideration for playing The Fantastic Four 's Reed Richards instead. Said whisper was just one of many Fantastic Four casting rumors that sent MCU fans into a tailspin and, eventually, didn't come to pass. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Will this Magneto-specific rumor prove to be third time's a charm for Driver? Some fans aren't convinced indeed, threads on ResetEra and various Reddit pages are full of comments saying Driver would be a better fit for famous X-Men villain Mister Sinister, or that he should steer clear of a franchise whose best days are arguably behind it. With or without Driver, Marvel's untitled X-Men movie is slowly taking shape. Lee Isaac Chung and Jake Schreier ( Beef , Thunderbolts* ) are already on board as its respective writer and director, and Marvel President Kevin Feige recently revealed (per Collider ) that the mutant-led feature could be the first MCU film post- Avengers: Secret Wars . Meanwhile, with speculation swirling online that Sadie Sink is playing iconic X-Men member Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day , as well as Obsession star Inde Navarrette saying she recently met with Schreier , and Apocalyptic Horseman saying Marvel is searching for the MCU's Cyclops, Storm, and Rogue, this new X-Men movie's cast might soon be in place. All eyes will be firmly fixed on Marvel's SDCC 2026 presentation, then, for confirmation of any or all of the above. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/marvel-has-reportedly-cast-a -former-star-wars-actor-as-magneto-in-its-new-x-men-movie-and-they-nearly-play ed-the-fantastic-fours-reed-richards-in-the-mcu --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/64) * Origin: Mystic Hobbies BBS, mystic-hobbies.com (954:895/2) .