Marvel Studios confirms Patrick Stewart's final screen role in Avengers: Doomsday
The studio paid tribute to the actor, who played Charles Xavier in the film, following his death at 86. The film opens December 18.
Marvel Studios has confirmed that Patrick Stewart's appearance in Avengers: Doomsday is his final on-screen role, in a tribute following the actor's death at 86, according to Variety.
Stewart plays Charles Xavier in the film, which is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo and opens in theaters on December 18 from Disney and Marvel Studios.
The Russo brothers issued a statement about Stewart, the studio said.
Stewart first took on the role of Professor X in 2000's X-Men and returned to the character in later films, including X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: Days of Future Past and 2017's Logan. He starred opposite Hugh Jackman across the franchise.
In an interview with TV Insider in July, Stewart said he could not imagine ever officially retiring from acting.
Quick answers
When does Avengers: Doomsday come out?
The film opens in theaters on December 18 from Disney and Marvel Studios.
Who does Patrick Stewart play in Avengers: Doomsday?
Stewart plays Charles Xavier, the X-Men character he first portrayed in 2000's X-Men.