{"id":44304,"date":"2026-09-25T17:31:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T21:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/marvel-casts-gen-v-actor-as-angel-in-new-x-men-film-fans-laugh-at-his-leap-from-spoof-to-franchise\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T17:32:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T21:32:04","slug":"marvel-casts-gen-v-actor-as-angel-in-new-x-men-film-fans-laugh-at-his-leap-from-spoof-to-franchise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/marvel-casts-gen-v-actor-as-angel-in-new-x-men-film-fans-laugh-at-his-leap-from-spoof-to-franchise\/","title":{"rendered":"Marvel casts Gen V actor as Angel in new X-Men film: fans laugh at his leap from spoof to franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Marvel is reportedly moving forward with casting for its rebooted X\u2011Men film, with The Hollywood Reporter saying actor <strong>Asa Germann<\/strong> has been tapped to play the winged mutant <strong>Angel<\/strong>. The choice, if confirmed, offers an early glimpse at how the studio intends to reintroduce classic mutants into the <strong>MCU<\/strong> and which character dynamics may shape the next phase.<\/p>\n<p>The Hollywood Reporter first published the casting news, reporting that Germann has signed to play Angel. Sources told the trade outlet he also auditioned strongly for the part of Scott Summers \u2014 <strong>Kit Connor<\/strong> was ultimately cast as Cyclops \u2014 and Marvel\u2019s casting team liked Germann enough to offer him a different high\u2011profile role.<\/p>\n<p>Germann is best known for his work on Gen V, the Prime Video spinoff of The Boys, where he gained experience playing a character with extraordinary abilities. At 28, he\u2019s slightly older than several members of the X\u2011Men ensemble reportedly being assembled, but still within the age range that would allow for recurring appearances if Marvel has him under a multi\u2011picture contract.<\/p>\n<h2>Who is Angel?<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>In Marvel Comics, Angel is Warren Worthington III, one of the original X\u2011Men. He is most recognisable for a pair of large, feathered wings that grant him flight, and he typically demonstrates enhanced strength, agility, endurance and reflexes compared with ordinary humans.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/marvel-casts-gen-v-actor-as-angel-in-new-x-men-film-fans-laugh-at-his-leap-from-1.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of a comic-book Angel character with large feathered wings\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Angel (Warren Worthington III) is known for his distinctive feathered wings in the comics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The character has appeared in previous film versions of the franchise \u2014 most notably played by Ben Foster in X\u2011Men: The Last Stand (2006) and by Ben Hardy in X\u2011Men: Apocalypse (2016) \u2014 though those portrayals followed different storylines than those being teased for the MCU reboot.<\/p>\n<h2>Why this casting matters<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Bringing Angel into Marvel\u2019s X\u2011Men reboot is more than a single casting decision; it carries creative and logistical consequences for the franchise.<\/p>\n<ul><\/p>\n<li><strong>Integration into the MCU:<\/strong> Casting a recognizable X\u2011Men figure like Angel signals Marvel intends to interweave familiar mutant mythos with the existing cinematic universe.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Potential for a recurring role:<\/strong> Germann\u2019s age and profile fit Marvel\u2019s pattern of signing young leads to multi\u2011film deals, suggesting Angel could appear across sequels and related projects.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Practical effects and production choices:<\/strong> Angel\u2019s wings pose a design challenge \u2014 whether the studio prefers practical prosthetics, CGI, or a hybrid will affect on\u2011screen presentation and budget.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Character dynamics:<\/strong> Angel\u2019s relationships with characters like Cyclops, Professor X and other mutants are central to X\u2011Men lore; his presence reshapes possible storylines and team compositions.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong>Fan expectations and comparisons:<\/strong> New casting invites direct comparison with earlier film versions and the comics, influencing early fan discourse and anticipation.<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reaction so far on fan forums and social platforms has been largely positive, with many users praising the pick and others noting the serendipity that Germann\u2019s given name resembles the Portuguese word for \u201cwing.\u201d A minority of fans claim they forecast the casting, but broader sentiment centers on curiosity about how Marvel will portray Angel visually and narratively.<\/p>\n<p>At this stage the report remains industry\u2011sourced rather than studio\u2011announced. Look for an official confirmation from Marvel or a representative statement, and for the first production details \u2014 costume tests, director notes or a release window \u2014 to follow if the hire is finalized.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of timing, adding Angel to the roster is an early signal of how Marvel plans to populate its X\u2011Men world: a blend of familiar faces, younger actors for long\u2011term storytelling, and creative choices that will define the mutants\u2019 place in the MCU\u2019s Phase 7 and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":44305,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Asa Germann\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/beruMi4gO1yHDgBGMqx62bXD3BM.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2659895\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Kit Connor\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/1zx8xbJd8cUmNBertjzSuajCIGx.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1538851\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ben Foster\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/p5FlM9OOStD9I0Nm3GGlhaiAC5r.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/11107\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ben Hardy\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/qCV3G1OHTJgPHX9kbWEBbS9RwVJ.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1452045\"]},{\"@type\":\"TVSeries\",\"name\":\"Gen V\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/tEv842Nd5uMSavURG4aQO1pNtst.jpg\",\"dateCreated\":\"2023-09-28\",\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"ratingValue\":7.6,\"bestRating\":\"10\",\"ratingCount\":1622},\"description\":\"At America's only college for superheroes, gifted students put their moral boundaries to the test, competing for the university's top ranking, and a chance to join The Seven, Vought International's elite superhero team. 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