Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMarvel Studios and Disney announced the main cast for the new X-Men film during the D23 fan convention on 14 August. Adam Driver has been confirmed to play the villain Mr Sinister, alongside Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Maya Boyd as Storm. The new cast members join previously announced stars Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, and Sadie Sink as Jean Grey. The official announcement dispelled months of widespread fan speculation and rumours linking actors such as Cailee Spaeny and Jayme Lawson to the project. Directed by Jake Schreier, the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe feature film is set for release on 5 May 2028. In fullX-Men cast officially announced – leaving some fans disappointedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

After months of secrecy and speculation, Marvel Studios revealed the full core cast of its upcoming X-Men reboot at D23.

Chris Abbott was revealed as Prof. X, with the film getting a 2028 release date.