James McAvoy Wants This Marvel Star To Replace Him As MCU’s Professor X

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James McAvoy, who famously played Professor X in the X-Men films, has suggested an actor already involved with Marvel to take on the role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. McAvoy portrayed the character from 2011 to 2019 in the Fox movies, but with Disney’s acquisition of Fox, the X-Men are now part of the MCU, opening the door for a new Professor X to be cast.

James McAvoy, while at New York Comic-Con, suggested that Colman Domingo would be a great choice to play Professor X in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to a post on X by MCU Film News, McAvoy said Domingo has “an amazing sound” for the part.

He expressed his enthusiasm about simply being a fan of the upcoming X-Men reboot within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and seems perfectly content with passing the role on to a new group of actors.

I’m really looking forward to the future. I’ve always been a supporter of this, even before I started working here, and I’ll continue to be one!

What’s interesting about James McAvoy being cast as Professor X in the MCU is that Oscar nominee Oscar Isaac is already working with Marvel Studios. He’s voicing Norman Osborn in the animated *Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man* series, which will be back for a second season next fall.

Fans have wondered if Domingo could portray his popular character in a future Marvel live-action project, but this is currently just wishful thinking from fans.

Over the years, fans have often suggested Domingo for several Marvel roles, like Magneto and Doctor Doom, but he’s become particularly well-known as a possible choice to play Kang the Conqueror.

Marvel Studios is planning a major role for the X-Men in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after the *Secret Wars* storyline. While no actors have been officially announced, reports indicate the film will feature a fresh cast portraying the famous mutant team. Jake Schreier, who is directing *Thunderbolts*, will also direct the X-Men movie, which is currently expected to be the first film in Marvel’s Phase 7.

Will Colman Domingo Play Professor X?

Although many fans online have suggested Colman Domingo for a role in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe *X-Men* project, Marvel has not yet confirmed any casting decisions or announced any actors who will be involved.

While fans are excited about the possibility of Domingo playing Professor X, it’s currently just speculation – though Marvel would be fortunate to have him in the role.

Many fans are excited about the possibility of Oscar Isaac playing Professor X in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s reboot. However, some think he might be an even better fit as Magneto, potentially facing off against another famous actor cast as Charles Xavier.

I’ve been seeing a lot of discussion online about how they could reimagine Magneto’s backstory for the new *X-Men* movies in the MCU. The idea is to make him a Black man whose experiences are rooted in the history of racism in America, instead of the Holocaust, which is his traditional origin story. Honestly, I think it’s a really interesting concept. It could be a powerful way to update his story for modern audiences and make it resonate with what’s happening in the world today, just like the original Magneto origin did when it first came out.

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2025-10-13 22:51