Gen V star Asa Germann lands Marvel’s major X-Men role, joining the star-studded cast. Germann was previously reported to play Cyclops. He will play a winged mutant in the highly anticipated Marvel reboot.
Asa Germann joins Marvel’s X-Men reboot as Angel after previously being linked to the Cyclops role
Gen V star Asa Germann is the newest addition to Marvel’s X-Men. The role is rebooted as high-flying mutant Angel, according to Variety.
Last month, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige revealed X-Men’s cast at the D23 convention. Germann will join the mutant team alongside Sadie Sink playing Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving playing Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Christopher Abbott playing Prof. X, and Maya Boyd as Storm.
While Adam Driver is set to play the villain Mr. Sinister in the film by director Jake Schreier.
Germann is playing the mutant Angel named Warren Worthington III. An angel with large wings that allow him to fly. Previously, he appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand as a kid in a flashback by Ben Foster, as well as as an adult by Cayden Boyd.
Germann’s casting as Angel in X-Men came after he was previously linked to another role. He previously auditioned for Cyclops. His audition reportedly impressed Marvel’s team, resulting in his major role in X-Men.
Asa Germann is now joining as Angel after he was reportedly linked to Kit Connor’s role as Cyclops. He reportedly gave an audition for Cyclops, which impressed Marvel’s team. Though he did not land Cyclops, he is joining as another mutant.
Asa Germann is known for his role in the superhero series Gen V related to The Boys. He played Sam Riodarn in Gen V. Recently, he also reprised his role in The Boys and appeared in Scream 7.
The upcoming X-Men film will mark Marvel Studios’ latest attempt to bring the iconic mutant team into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is expected to feature several familiar characters while introducing new characters in the franchise.
X-Men is reportedly set to release on May 5, 2028.
