James McAvoy reacts to new X-Men casting

James McAvoy breaks silence on Christopher Abbott ‘X-Men’ casting

James McAvoy breaks silence on Christopher Abbott ‘X-Men’ casting James McAvoy has sent a "massive good luck" message to new X-Men star Christopher Abbott.The 47-year-old actor played Professor X/Charles Xavier in the prequel films X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past,...

James McAvoy reacts to new X-Men casting

James McAvoy has sent a "massive good luck" message to new X-Men star Christopher Abbott, who is taking over the role od Charles Xavier/PRofessor X.

James McAvoy supports Christopher Abbott as Professor X; wishes new 'X-Men' cast well; says he was a fan before being an actor

Actor James McAvoy has extended his support to Christopher Abbott, who is set to take over the role of Charles Xavier, also known as Professor X, in M.

James McAvoy Gives Christopher Abbott His Blessing as the New Professor X in Marvel’s X-Men Reboot

James McAvoy has publicly reacted to Christopher Abbott taking over the role of Professor Charles Xavier in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men movie. Rather than expressing reservations about the recasting, McAvoy offered a brief message of support for Abbott and the rest of the new cast. The actor addressed the casting during a visit to Entertainment Weekly’s studio at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2026, while promoting a…

MCU's Professor X Recasting Gets Official Response From Former X-Men James McAvoy

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has its new Professor X for the X-Men reboot, and James McAvoy has officially broken his silence on the casting.