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Asa Germann (Gen V) is set for the role of Angel in the new X-Men movie from Marvel Studios, sources have confirmed to Deadline.
Reps for Marvel couldn’t be reached for comment. Germann had previously been rumored for the role of Cyclops, which went to Kit Connor.
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963, Warren Worthington III (aka Angel) was introduced in the first issue of X-Men in 1964. Born with large, feathered wings that allow him to fly, the character initially hides his mutation before joining Professor Xavier’s team. In the comics, they’re later mutilated and replaced with metallic wings by Apocalypse, who transforms Angel into the darker, blue-skinned Archangel.
The new X-Men, from Thunderbolts* and Beef helmer Jake Schreier, has been one of the most closely watched films of the year when it comes to casting. Disney officially confirmed Connor and many more for the project recently at D23. This included Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Adam Driver as villain Mr. Sinister, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Maya Boyd as Storm. Sadie Sink had already been introduced as Jean Grey in this summer’s box office smash Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
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Written by Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo, with Kevin Feige producing, X-Men is slated to hit theaters on May 5, 2028.
No stranger to superheroes, Germann previously starred in Gen V, Prime Video’s spin-off of The Boys. The actor was also seen in Scream 7 earlier this year.
THR was first to news of his X-Men casting.
