X-Men MCU Reboot: Core Team, No Wolverine, New Mutants

0:00On April 21st, rumors are swirling about the X-Men reboot in the MCU, with insider Jeff Perez dropping details on the team's lineup. Expect five core members like Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, and Angel sticking close to the classic comic roots. But Perez says at three more mutants to the mix, making it 8 total and definitely no Wolverine in the group. Shifting to Wolverine himself, Perez hints Marvel could keep Hugh Jackman in the claws after Avengers' secret wars. Jackman said to pop up there, but post-event anything's possible. He also floats Daphne Keane as X-23, taking the lead role, building off her turns in Logan and Deadpool and Wolverine. Fans are buzzing over this, especially since it echoes the original comics crew without bloating like some past teams. No massive roster, like Marvel Animation's X-Men 97, which keeps hopes grounded for a tight-knit squad, Perez shut down crossovers 2, saying the new X-Men cast showing in secret wars is super unlikely.

1:03And forget direct ties from X-Men 97, jumping to live action anytime soon. All this fuels the hype from mutants, finally hitting the MCU big, but Marvel's playing it smart and separate for now. Stay tuned as these rumors evolve. That's the story for today. Entertainment and celebrity news today, driven by AI.