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Christopher Abbott on X-Men Role

Updated 2026-09-30 13:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actor Christopher Abbott, known for his roles in 'Girls' and 'East of Eden,' discusses the challenges of being cast as Professor X in Marvel’s upcoming ‘X-Men’ reboot. The role is set to debut in 2028.

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New ‘X-Men’ Actor Christopher Abbott Says Professor X Casting Reveal Was a ‘Bit of a Nightmare’ Because ‘A Lot of People Didn’t Know Who I Was’

Christopher Abbott felt a bit humbled by his reveal as Professor X at D23 last month. The “Girls” and “East of Eden” star will take on the iconic role in Marvel’s upcoming “X-Men” reboot, which is set to release in May 2028. Speaking to New York Magazine in

2026-09-30 13:48 UTC