Gen V star Asa Germann is in final talks to play Angel in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men movie. The project, directed by Jake Schreier, already includes Kit Connor as Cyclops, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, expanding the ensemble for Marvel’s planned mutant team introduction.
Key Takeaways
- Asa Germann is in final talks to play Angel in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men movie.
- Jake Schreier, who directed Thunderbolts*, is attached to direct the film.
- The cast includes Kit Connor as Cyclops, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost.
- Christopher Abbott, Inde Navarrette, Maya Boyd and Adam Driver are also attached to the project.
- Germann is known for Gen V and recently appeared in Scream 7.
Asa Germann Enters Final Talks for Angel Role
Asa Germann is in final talks to play Angel in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men movie, adding the Gen V actor to the ensemble being assembled for the mutant team’s introduction within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Germann’s potential casting would bring him into a franchise role as Warren Worthington III, the mutant better known as Angel. The character is associated with large wings and the ability to fly.
The deal has not been finalized, meaning Germann’s involvement remains subject to the completion of negotiations. If the agreement is completed, he would join a cast that already includes several actors attached to major X-Men characters.
Germann is known for playing a role in Gen V, the superhero series connected to The Boys universe. He also recently appeared in Scream 7, giving the actor credits in both superhero and horror franchises before potentially joining Marvel’s X-Men project.
The Angel role has previously been played by Ben Foster in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand and Ben Hardy in 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse. Germann would therefore become the third actor to portray the character in the X-Men film series.
Jake Schreier Directs Marvel’s Upcoming X-Men Film
Jake Schreier is attached to direct the new X-Men movie. Schreier previously directed Thunderbolts* for Marvel Studios, connecting the upcoming mutant film with another Marvel project under his direction.
Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo are working on a new draft of the screenplay. Sung Jin is the creator and writer of Beef, while Calo is also attached to the script.
The project represents Marvel Studios’ planned introduction of the X-Men as a mutant superhero team within the MCU. The casting process has already produced several major character assignments, with Germann’s potential Angel role adding another member to the developing ensemble.
Schreier’s attachment places a director with an existing Marvel feature on a second major superhero project for the studio. His work on Thunderbolts* also involved an ensemble of Marvel characters, while the new film centers on the X-Men.
The screenplay is continuing to take shape alongside the casting process. Germann’s negotiations follow other recent casting developments involving characters central to the X-Men lineup.
X-Men Cast Expands With Established Marvel Characters
Germann would join Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Kit Connor as Cyclops and Sadie Sink as Jean Grey. The cast also includes Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister.
The collection of roles establishes several of the characters expected to appear in the film. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Rogue and Emma Frost are among the established names associated with the X-Men mythology, while Professor X serves as a central figure connected to the mutant team.
Driver’s casting as Mister Sinister adds a villain to the developing lineup. The actor had previously been linked to other possible Marvel roles before being attached to the X-Men project.
Driver also discussed his Marvel discussions at D23, saying he and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had been talking for years about his potential involvement with the MCU. He said the two sides had found a film and characters that suited his interest.
Navarrette’s casting also followed discussion about which X-Men character she would portray. The actor had spoken about wanting to play Mystique before her role as Rogue was revealed.
The casting developments have therefore established a number of specific characters while the film continues through its development and screenplay process. Germann’s potential addition gives the developing X-Men ensemble another character with a previous live-action film history. A separate X-Men casting development involving James Marsden has also covered the franchise’s wider connection to Marvel’s screen universe.
Angel Previously Appeared in Two X-Men Films
Angel has already appeared in two previous X-Men movies, with Ben Foster portraying the character in X-Men: The Last Stand and Ben Hardy taking the role in X-Men: Apocalypse.
The character is Warren Worthington III, a mutant known as Angel because of his wings and ability to fly. The new film is being developed separately as Marvel Studios’ MCU introduction for the X-Men team.
Its cast combines characters such as Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm and Rogue with other mutant figures including Emma Frost and Mister Sinister. The project therefore includes both familiar X-Men characters and characters with previous connections to the franchise.
Germann’s potential casting would introduce another interpretation of Angel for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor’s recent franchise work includes Gen V and Scream 7.
The X-Men project is part of a wider slate of Marvel-related entertainment featuring characters from the comics. A separate Marvel Wolverine gameplay reveal recently provided a new look at another prominent X-Men character, Wolverine, in a video game setting.
Asa Germann Continues Major Franchise Roles
Germann’s potential move into the X-Men franchise follows his work in Gen V and Scream 7. His role in Gen V established a connection to a superhero television property, while Scream 7 added another major franchise credit to his recent work.
The prospective Angel role would place Germann alongside actors taking on several established X-Men characters. Kit Connor is attached as Cyclops, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost.
Christopher Abbott is attached as Professor X, while Inde Navarrette is set to play Rogue and Maya Boyd is attached as Storm. Adam Driver is playing Mister Sinister.
The director and writing team are also established. Schreier is attached to direct, with Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo working on a new screenplay draft.
Germann’s Angel would add another character with a previous live-action film history to the project. Ben Foster and Ben Hardy previously played the role, making the potential casting part of a new MCU interpretation of the character.
The project is continuing to assemble its cast while the screenplay work proceeds. Germann remains in final talks rather than officially confirmed in the role, but his potential addition would give the developing X-Men ensemble another established mutant character.
Germann’s Previous Superhero Role in Gen V
Germann is known for Gen V, where he appeared in the superhero series before taking on the potential Marvel role. He also recently appeared in Scream 7, adding a second major franchise credit to his recent film and television work.
His possible casting as Angel would place him in a different superhero universe from Gen V. The role would also give him a place in Marvel Studios’ planned X-Men ensemble.
Angel’s Earlier X-Men Film Appearances
Angel previously appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand, where Ben Foster played the character, and X-Men: Apocalypse, where Ben Hardy portrayed him.
The character is Warren Worthington III, a mutant with wings and the ability to fly. Germann is in final talks to take over the role for Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asa Germann playing Angel in the new X-Men movie?
Asa Germann is in final talks to play Angel in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men movie. His casting has not been finalized because he remains in negotiations for the role.
Who is directing Marvel’s new X-Men movie?
Jake Schreier is attached to direct Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men movie. He previously directed Thunderbolts*.
Who else has been cast in Marvel’s X-Men?
The developing cast includes Kit Connor as Cyclops, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister.
Which actors previously played Angel in the X-Men movies?
Ben Foster played Angel in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand. Ben Hardy portrayed the character in 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse.
What role does Asa Germann play in Gen V?
Asa Germann is known for his role in Gen V. He also recently appeared in Scream 7.
