KJ Apa Says He Tested for X-Men Reboot Role and Missed Out
The actor said he had already tested for a part in Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot, which has Kit Connor cast as Cyclops.
KJ Apa said he auditioned and tested for a role in Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot but did not get the part. The actor discussed the unsuccessful attempt in an interview with Collider's Maggie Lovitt.
Apa said he had already gone through the testing stage for the role before learning he was not cast. He did not specify in the account which character he read for.
The reboot's cast was largely revealed during New York Comic Con, with Kit Connor set to play Cyclops. The film is described as a 2028 release.
Before the cast reveal, Peter Claffey had been rumored to be in the running for Beast, and rumors earlier in the month suggested Daniel Radcliffe might join the project.
Quick answers
Did KJ Apa get a role in the X-Men reboot?
No. Apa said he auditioned and tested for a role but was not cast.
Who plays Cyclops in the X-Men reboot?
Kit Connor is set to play Cyclops.
When is the X-Men reboot released?
The film is described as a 2028 release.