KJ Apa Says He Tested for Marvel's X-Men Reboot but Didn't Get the Role
The actor confirmed the audition outcome in an interview with Collider tied to his film Jimmy.
KJ Apa auditioned and tested for a role in Marvel's X-Men reboot and did not land the part, the actor confirmed in an interview with Collider tied to his film Jimmy.
Apa said he had already tested for the film, which has not been given a subtitle. Collider reported the outcome of his audition in the interview.
The cast already includes Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister and Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, part of an announcement Marvel made earlier this year at D23. This week brought two more additions: Ben Wang as Iceman and Asa Germann as Angel. The ensemble also lists Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm and Kit Connor as Scott Summers.
Jake Schreier, who directed Thunderbolts*, is set to direct the X-Men film, with Joanna Calo and Lee Sung Jin among the credited screenwriters. The untitled movie is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028.
Quick answers
Did KJ Apa get a role in Marvel's X-Men reboot?
No. Apa confirmed he auditioned and tested for a role but did not get it.
Who is in the cast of Marvel's X-Men reboot?
The cast includes Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, Kit Connor as Scott Summers, Ben Wang as Iceman and Asa Germann as Angel.
When does Marvel's X-Men reboot come out?
The untitled X-Men film is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028.