Bryan Singer may have found the X-Men franchise’s next great villain. Variety reports that Inside Llewyn Davis star Oscar Isaac is set to play the ancient mutant Apocalypse in X-Men: Apocalypse, due out in May 2016. Isaac could soon join the likes Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender when the film starts shooting in April of next year.
Oscar Isaac will reportedly play villain in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
Isaac may play the X-Men's most powerful foe yet
According to Variety, Apocalypse will be the most destructive film in the franchise to date — all too fitting considering its ultra-powerful, ancient Egyptian villain. Taking place in the 1980s, the movie may also feature younger versions of familiar X characters like Jean Grey, and tie together themes from all the films in the series. “These prequels are really exciting for me because they give me a chance to explore ideas I came up with more than a decade ago,” said Singer back in March.
Casting Isaac is an interesting choice, especially since he’s known for earthier fare like Llewyn Davis and A Most Violent Year. Apocalypse, on the other hand, is the kind of mutant who can alter his only molecular make-up and control technology with his mind. However, Isaac will also appear in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, so he’ll soon enjoy a higher profile for his more fantastical work.
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