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POLARIS for X-MEN Movies?

Quicksilver (Evan Peters) was a scene stealing smash in X-Men: Days of Future Past. The super fast mutant was recruited by Wolverine and Professor X to break Magneto out of prison in what might be the coolest scene in an X-movie since Nightcrawler’s White House attack.

In the comics Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch (Pietro and Wanda) are children of Magneto but left his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to become Avengers. Fans got their first look at the twins (Aaron Taylor-Johnson & Elizabeth Olsen of Godzilla) in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and we’ll learn just how they differ from their comic book counterparts in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Back to Fox’s X-Men, Quicksilver dropped a line hinting that he may be the son of Magneto. In the film’s final moments Peter was holding a little girl – a sister perhaps? Continue reading POLARIS for X-MEN Movies?

QUICKSILVER CONTROVERSY In X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Quicksilver in Son of M #1 courtesy Marvel

Of all the Marvel heroes who would have thought Quicksilver would be the co-star of two major movie franchises and the eye of storm among fans.

Shortly after Joss Whedon revealed Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) would appear in Avengers: Age of Ultron…fans learned Quicksilver (Evan Peters) would be in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

The twins are the children of Magneto who first appeared in the X-Men comics but later reformed and became Avengers so both Marvel Studios and Fox can use them.

Both versions of Quicksilver will differ from his comic book origins. X-Men Producer/writer Simon Kinberg says they had not anticipated the mixed fan reaction to having the mutant speedster in the sequel Continue reading QUICKSILVER CONTROVERSY In X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST QUICKSILVER Video

Who would have thought of all the Marvel characters Quicksilver would be the most sought after and and appear in two major movie franchises.

Evan Peters will play the mutant speedster in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Aaron Taylor-Johnson will portray him in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Both versions will be very different.

In DOFP Wolverine will recruit Peter Maximoff for his super speed to break Magneto (Michael Fassbender) out of prison under the Pentagon in the 1970’s.

Check out this very cool Quicksilver character profile video courtesy Total Film:

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First Look at Quicksilver in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Evan Peters (American Horror Story) bring mutant speedster to life in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Comic Book Movie posted this first look at Peters (along with Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy) in costume from the upcoming film.

It looks like Quicksilver (aka Pietro Maximoff) will have his signature white hair but instead of a silver body suit he’s sporting a silver jacket over dark street clothes. Continue reading First Look at Quicksilver in X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

First Look! Michael Fassbender Returns as Magneto!

Michael Fassbender as Magneto in X-Men Days of Future Past courtesy @BryanSinger Twitter

The Master of Magnetism rises again! Director Bryan Singer revealed a first look at Michael Fassbender as Magneto on the set of X-Men: Days of Future Past via Twitter.

The sequel is set in 1973 and based on the classic comic book epic by Chris Claremont in which X-Men from the future try to change the past. The casts of X-Men: First Class and the original X-Men trilogy will appear in this film so Sir Ian McKellen is the film as Magneto.

It sure looks like Fassbender is on the set of what could be Professor Xavier’s School.

Evan Peters (American Horror Story) has Continue reading First Look! Michael Fassbender Returns as Magneto!

AMERICAN HORROR STORY Star Cast as Quicksilver in X-MEN Sequel

Evan Peters of American Horror Story has been cast as Quicksilver in X-Men Days of Future Past. The casting news came from – you guessed it – director Bryan Singer revealed via Twitter.

Quicksilver is the son of Magneto who later joins the Avengers along with his sister Scarlet Witch. Fox holds the film rights to the X-Men. Disney/Marvel holds the rights to the Avengers. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said both studios could use the characters.

Just weeks ago Joss Whedon teased Continue reading AMERICAN HORROR STORY Star Cast as Quicksilver in X-MEN Sequel

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