From Morpheus to Mutant Mentor? Laurence Fishburne Campaigns for MCU's Professor X Role

Laurence Fishburne's Interest in Playing Professor X

Laurence Fishburne, known for his role as Bill Foster in the MCU, has expressed interest in playing Professor X/Charles Xavier in the upcoming X-Men reboot.

Fishburne's desire to play Professor X comes as fans have been sharing their own fan-cast picks for the character online. Despite rumors and speculation about the role, Marvel Studios has not announced any new casting for Professor X, and instead, Patrick Stewart will reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday and potentially Secret Wars.

During The Matrix panel at New York Comic Con, Fishburne was asked about his dream roles, revealing his interest in playing Professor X.

Author's summary: Fishburne eyes Professor X role.

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Epicstream Epicstream — 2025-10-15

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