Overview
- Speaking at a New York Comic Con panel, Fishburne asked the crowd what they thought of him playing Charles Xavier, drawing enthusiastic cheers.
- The actor emphasized this was his wish rather than a casting announcement.
- Fishburne has MCU experience from his role as Bill Foster in Ant-Man and the Wasp.
- Marvel has confirmed an X-Men reboot is in development, while separate reports say Fox-era stars, including Patrick Stewart as Professor X, will appear in Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026.
- Asked about joining Star Wars, Fishburne said he is a fan watching at home and is not seeking a role in that franchise.