Bryan Cranston is widely popular among pop culture fans for starring in some of the biggest shows like Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad. His role as Walter White has made him a household name by now. Now according to a new rumor, he is being eyed by the MCU to play the new Professor X following Avengers: Secret Wars.
Professor X is a significant character in the story of Marvel’s X-Men. For years, the role has been skillfully played by Patrick Stewart in live-action. James McAvoy also played a younger version of the character in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men films. However, as the MCU is reported to undergo a soft reboot in Secret Wars, he is rumored to be the new face of live-action Charles Xavier.
Bryan Cranston may be one of the leading faces of The Mutant Saga
As per the latest rumors by scooper Marvel Scoops, Bryan Cranston may be the new face of the MCU’s Mutant Saga. Reportedly, Secret Wars will soft reboot the MCU and after that, we may expect the Mutant Saga with a new set of actors. Bryan Cranston is rumored to be the Charles Xavier of this MCU version of X-Men.
Bryan Cranston set a bar for playing the much-appreciated role of Walter White in Breaking Bad. The actor’s incredible portrayal of the character even earned him an Emmy. If the new rumors are true, he may be one of the best candidates to be the new Professor X.
The fans were shocked when Patrick Stewart‘s Professor X appeared in Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness and Kelsey Grammer’s Beast appeared in The Marvels. Following these short glimpses, Deadpool & Wolverine finally started the mutant era in the MCU. However, we are yet to get a full-fledged MCU saga on the Mutants.
In an interview with Discussing Films, the MCU boss Kevin Feige almost confirmed the upcoming Mutants Saga following the conclusion of The Multiverse Saga. He stated that X-Men ’97 has excited them about how to bring the “saga of the mutants” into the MCU.
Although Bryan Cranston’s rumor did not come from any official source and must be treated with a pinch of salt, the fans are insanely excited about it.
The fans believe Bryan Cranston can be the perfect replacement for Patrick Stewart
Interestingly, Bryan Cranston once stated during an interview with ScreenGeek that he would love to play Mister Sinister in the Marvel Universe. Although Mister Sinister is also rumored to be the bag baddie of MCU’s X-Men, Cranston can be an incredible choice as Professor X.
It cannot be denied that Patrick Stewart gave an outstanding performance as the character and it would be tough to top him. Nonetheless, the fans could not control their excitement soon after the rumor went viral.
While some fans have also stated that the MCU should take a younger actor for the role, it must be admitted that Cranston may perfectly bring the characteristics desired to play Professor X.
With Avengers: Secret Wars slated to release in 2027, it is inevitable that we have to still wait a lot for the Mutant Saga. Although a new X-Men film is reportedly in the works in the MCU with Michael Leslie attached as the writer, it is doubtful whether we will get the film in the present saga.
