With the new X-Men movie being cast, I’m not surprised to see how many actors are rumored to be taking part. I’ve seen everything from Jensen Ackles rumored to be the next Magneto (I could see it) to actors like Cynthia Erivo lobbying for dream roles. Charles Melton’s name has also been in the mix, and someone finally asked him about those rumors that he's playing Beast in the new X-Men. And his answer has me intrigued.
This isn’t the first time Melton has been the subject of fan casting, as he’s previously been on the fan list to play Ganke Lee in a potential Miles Morales live-action film. Fans desperately want the actor involved in a superhero project. And I can’t blame them. Melton has proven he has the range to do anything; just check out his rooftop breakdown in May December if you want proof. But how does he feel about all these rumors? Well, he answers that very question when the subject gets brought up by The Playlist:
