Bill Skarsgård: X-Men Meeting With Jake Schreier, No Role Secured
Bill Skarsgård said he met director Jake Schreier about Marvel's X-Men but was never close to a part, as Christopher Abbott is set to play Professor X.
Bill Skarsgård said on a podcast that he had a meeting with director Jake Schreier about Marvel Studios' X-Men film but was never close to landing a major role, according to comingsoon.net. Skarsgård added that he did not read any scripts for the project.
Christopher Abbott has been confirmed to play Professor X in the MCU film, which is set for release on May 5, 2028.
The X-Men cast was previously announced by Marvel Studios executive Kevin Feige at Comic-Con, where Abbott's role was among those revealed.
Skarsgård is known for his performance as Pennywise in the IT films.
Quick answers
Is Bill Skarsgård in Marvel's X-Men?
Skarsgård said he had a meeting about the film but was never close to a major role and did not read any scripts.
Who plays Professor X in the MCU X-Men movie?
Christopher Abbott is confirmed to play Professor X.
When is Marvel's X-Men released?
The film is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028.