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.
At New York Comic Con, during The Matrix panel, Fishburne was asked about his dream roles, sparking speculation about his potential involvement in the X-Men franchise.
While fans have been sharing their fan-cast for Professor X, Marvel Studios has not made any official casting announcements. However, Patrick Stewart is set to reprise his role as Professor X in Avengers: Doomsday and potentially Secret Wars.
Author's summary: Laurence Fishburne campaigns for Professor X role.