"X-Men: Apocalypse," which is expected to hit theatres on May 27, 2016, might have already angered fans as the plot of the film will not have room for two iconic actors who have been present in every "X-Men" film so far. Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier) and Ian McKellen (Eric Lehnsherr) will not be present in the next "X-Men" movie.
When Stewart was speaking to Larry King, the British actor was asked if we would be starring in Bryan Singer's "Days of Future Past" sequel. The actor responded in the negative, saying, "No. Nor Sir Ian McKellen, either."
Since the film's events are to take place when both Charles and Eric were in their youth, James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender will be reprising their roles as Professor X and Magneto, respectively, as they assemble a new group of mutants to face a foe more dangerous than what they have ever encountered so far — the eponymous mutant, Apocalypse.
In addition to Stewart's response, producers have already started vetting actors that will take up the role of the younger characters. For now, all the information available is that Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa Stark in the fantasy drama series "Game of Thrones," is reportedly being considered for the role of young Jean Grey. Side by side, Saoirse Ronan, who appeared in "Hanna" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel," is also said to be vying to play the same character.
While this has not been confirmed, Channing Tatum might be making a cameo in "X-Men: Apocalypse" as Gambit alongside Ryan Reynolds, who is expected to play mutant Wade Wilson a.k.a. Deadpool.
Since there is still a lot of time before the film's scheduled release, amendments will most likely be made to the script, meaning that Singer might still find room to fit the British duo for an appearance after all.
