RUMOR: Patrick Wilson & Adam Driver Courted as Professor X & Magneto in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot – (via @KnightEdgeMedia)
Marvel Studios is in full swing, looking to cast their version of the X-Men in the upcoming film. It’s also rumored that Sadie Sink is expected to be revea… pic.twitter.com/HroHCMfpZD
— Knight Edge Media (@KnightEdgeMedia) July 13, 2026
A number of different insider sources are saying Patrick Wilson and Adam Driver are in talks for the roles of Professor Xavier and Magneto in the upcoming X-Men film.
The person who claimed that Driver was up for Magneto, @apochorseman has a history of being a reliable scooper; they first reported that Steven Yeun was leaving Thunderbolts and they accurately leaked three of the four members of the Fantastic Four cast.
These are still just rumors and it wouldn’t be the first time sources said Adam Driver was going to be in the MCU and the role went to someone else.
