Asa Germann Cast as Angel
Gen V Star Asa Germann Cast as Angel in Marvel's X-Men Reboot
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Germann was previously considered for Cyclops, but after Kit Connor secured that role, Marvel reportedly offered Germann the part of Angel after being impressed by his audition.
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Angel was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and debuted in the first issue of X-Men in 1963. The character has previously been portrayed on film by Ben Foster in X-Men: The Last Stand and Ben Hardy in X-Men: Apocalypse.
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In one major comic-book storyline, Angel is maimed and has his biological wings replaced by metal wings capable of firing projectiles by the villain Apocalypse.
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With Angel joining Cyclops and Jean Grey, and Beast reportedly likely to appear, the film could assemble all five of Professor X’s original students; the remaining expected casting questions would include Beast/Hank McCoy and Iceman/Bobby Drake.
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The film is expected to launch Phase 7 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier at the helm.
Asa Germann, the breakout star of Gen V and Scream 7, has joined Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot as Warren Worthington III, also known as Angel, Variety confirmed. Germann will play the founding X-Men member whose signature power is flight through large feathered wings, and whose story includes a dark transformation into the weaponized Archangel after losing his biological wings.
Germann was originally considered for the role of Cyclops but was offered Angel after Kit Connor secured the Cyclops part. He joins an ensemble cast including Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Maya Boyd as Storm, with Adam Driver playing villain Mister Sinister. Director Jake Schreier's film releases May 5, 2028, and is expected to launch Phase 7 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
From Cyclops Audition to Winged Hero
Germann's path to Angel wasn't straightforward. According to reports, Marvel initially had him audition for Cyclops, the tactical leader of the team. After Kit Connor won that role, Marvel impressed by Germann's performance, offered him Angel instead. The pivot proved successful, landing Germann one of the film's most iconic characters.
Angel's History: From 1963 to the MCU
Angel debuted in 1963 as one of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's original X-Men creations. The character has been brought to film twice before: Ben Foster played him in X-Men: The Last Stand, and Ben Hardy portrayed Angel in X-Men: Apocalypse. That film's storyline showcased one of Angel's most traumatic moments—villain Apocalypse maiming him and replacing his biological wings with metal ones that fire projectiles.
Assembling the Original Five X-Men
With Germann as Angel, Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Professor X now cast, the 2028 film could reunite all five of Professor X's original students from the comics. Rogue and Storm round out the visible roster. Reports suggest Beast—Hank McCoy—is likely to appear, though Iceman's casting remains unclear. The assembly of these founding members signals Marvel's commitment to honoring X-Men canon.
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