Nicholas Hoult has come a long way since he made his name in Hollywood for his appearance in the 2001 film About a Boy. Later on, the actor also appeared in Clash of the Titans. But nothing stood out better than his role as young Hank McCoy/Beast in the 2011 movie, X-Men: First Class.
The actor’s performance was highly appreciated and hailed by fans while noting the best scene in the movie. Marvel fans unanimously recalled Nicholas Hoult’s transformation scene in the movie which stood out as one of the best scenes in the history of Marvel.
Nicholas Hoult’s Appearance in X-Men: First Class
After the release of X-Men: The Last Stand, many fans considered the movie to be a fairly weak entry in the franchise. Especially since its predecessors marked its position in the Marvel universe, fans had high hopes for The Last Stand as well. But unfortunately, for a few fans, the movie failed to make an impact.
Therefore, the responsibility fell on its sequel X-Men: First Class released in 2011. Featuring a stellar cast – Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, and more, the movie even landed a spot on the most anticipated movies of 2011 list. And certainly, after its release, fans were taken aback by its brilliance.
Fans unanimously praised the then-young actor Nicholas Hoult for his dedication to his role as young Hank McCoy. The actor was even hailed for his transformation scene in the movie, where he was shown to possess ape-like superhuman strength because of being a brilliant mutant. Hoult’s Beast later turned into a beloved character and proved to be a valued member of the titular superhero team for decades.
Fans Hailed Nicholas Hoult’s Transformation Scene
Speaking of Nicholas Hoult’s transformation scene in the 2011 movie X-Men: First Class, fans believe the scene was shot brilliantly and the actor was praised for his epic skills. Such transformation scenes in superhero flicks are always filled with CGI, which makes it even more difficult for actors. But, Hoult dealt with it with ease.
In the particular scene from the 2011 movie as shared by Adam Whitley, Nicholas Hoult’s character Hank McCoy was seen attempting to cure himself of the mutation, by using a hormonal extract. Unfortunately, in that sequence, his experiment backfired and instead enhanced his mutant genes and transformed him into a beast.
Hank McCoy thereafter underwent progressive physiological transformations and gained animalistic physical strength and capabilities. That particular scene was hailed as one of the best transformation scenes in the history of Marvel Studios. Fans believed that despite Hulk’s transformation having a separate fanbase, it was no match to Hoult’s transformation.
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