March 10, 2026

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Casting for X-MEN: APOCALYPSE began last month in Los Angeles, New York and most recently moved to London. The Wrap (which provided the image above) reportedly has word on which actors are being shortlisted for the roles of Jean Grey and Cyclops.

Chloe Moretz (If I Stay), Oscar-nominated Hailee Steinfeld (Ender’s Game) and Elle Fanning (Maleficent) are being eyed to play a 1983 version of Jean Grey, while Ben Hardy (BBC’s East Enders), Timothee Chalamet (Interstellar) and Charlie Rowe (TV’s Red Band Society) are being considered for the role of young Cyclops.

Both Moretz and Fanning are said to have already met with director Bryan Singer.

Since it’s still pretty early in the casting process, no official screen-tests have been made. It’s very possible that other actors will be considered for these respective roles.

To many fans, Jean Grey and Cyclops are the heart of the X-Men, and casting the right actors for these roles is essential.

Who would you cast from this batch of actors? My choices – Elle Fanning and Timothee Chalamet.