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.
Fishburne's interest in the role comes as Marvel Studios has not yet made any official casting announcements for Professor X, despite rumors and speculations from fans.
Notably, Patrick Stewart is set to reprise his role as Professor X in Avengers: Doomsday and potentially Secret Wars.
During The Matrix panel at New York Comic Con, Fishburne was asked about his dream roles, leading to his expression of interest in playing Professor X.
Author's summary: Fishburne wants to play Professor X.