Overview
- Christopher Abbott told Entertainment Tonight on Saturday that he has not read the X‑Men screenplay and that he is genuinely excited to work with director Jake Schreier.
- Marvel announced Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier at D23 in August and confirmed a principal cast that includes Adam Driver, Sadie Sink, Kit Connor, Samara Weaving, Inde Navarrette, Maya Boyd and Asa Germann.
- Jake Schreier is directing with writers Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo working on drafts, which means the production still lacks a finished script before moving into principal photography.
- Industry reports project principal photography could begin in 2027 but no official start date has been set, leaving the May 5, 2028 release date subject to change as drafts and schedules solidify.
- Abbott’s muted reception at D23 and his candid remarks about a difficult prior Marvel set underline the public comparisons to earlier X‑Men actors and make the script and early production choices the key things to watch next.