- Primary Subject: Angel casting in Marvel Studios' MCU X-Men reboot
- Key Update: Marvel Studios has finally cast the role of Angel in the X-Men MCU reboot.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: September 11, 2026
- Quick Answer: Marvel Studios has cast Gen V actor Asa Germann as Angel in the MCU X-Men reboot after impressing executives during his Cyclops audition.
Marvel Studios has finally cast the role of Angel in the highly anticipated MCU reboot of X-Men.
Last month, some of the cast members in the X-Men movie were announced by Marvel Studios during the D23 presentation, and fans are looking forward to seeing which other roles they are casting as they prepare to start filming early next year.
There have been rumors that the film will introduce Angel, and now we finally know who is playing him.
Who Is Playing Angel in X-Men MCU Reboot?
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Gen V star Asa Germann has been cast to play Angel in Marvel's X-Men reboot.
The report revealed that the actor previously auditioned to play Cyclops in the film. While he wasn't able to get the role, Marvel Studios was impressed with his audition, so they decided to offer him the role of Angel.
In case you're not familiar, Angel (aka Warren Worthington III) is a founding member of the X-Men in the comics. He possesses a pair of large feathered wings extending from his back, enabling him to fly.
The fan-favorite mutant was previously depicted in the Fox movies X-Men: The Last Stand (played by Ben Foster) and X-Men: Apocalypse (played by Ben Hardy). However, the character wasn't able to be a major standout in either.
As fans of Germann already know, he has experience in the superhero world since he previously starred in The Boys spinoff series Gen V, where he played the role of Sam Riordan. Earlier this year, he co-starred in Scream 7.
Now, fans are waiting to see which other roles they will cast in the coming weeks or months. There have been rumors that the role of Beast is also being cast at the moment.
What to Expect in the X-Men MCU Reboot
So far, plot details for the X-Men MCU reboot are still under wraps, but it is expected to take place sometime after Avengers: Secret Wars.
Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier is currently attached to helm the project. Beef creator Lee Sung Jin and The Bear co-showrunner Joanna Calo are writing the screenplay.
The cast includes Sadie Sink (as Jean Grey), Kit Connor (as Cyclops), Christopher Abbott (as Charles Xavier), Samara Weaving (as Emma Frost), Inde Navarrette (as Rogue), Maya Boyd (as Storm), Asa Germann (as Angel), and Adam Driver (as Nathaniel Milbury/Mister Sinister). More casting is expected to take place soon.
The film is currently slated for release in theaters on May 5, 2028. Production will begin early next year.
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