X-Men Apocalypse – Page 4

YOUNG NEW MUTANTS of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Angel designs from X-Men: Apocalypse, an Empire exclusive

Director Bryan Singer is filming X-Men: Apocalypse now in Montreal. James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicolas Hoult from First Class and Days of Future Past return for the cinematic showdown with an ancient enemy.

The sequel is set in the 1980’s with new actors playing younger versions of Jean Grey, Storm, Scott Summers, Nightcrawler and Angel or is it Archangel if you go by this preview art?

Producer Simon Kinberg explains these are not cameos but part of the larger story. Continue reading YOUNG NEW MUTANTS of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

X-MEN Writer On PSYLOCKE & Race

Psylocke has one of the most unusual evolutions in X-Men history. What newer fans may not know is the Asian psi-ninja warrior is not what she seems.

This week director Bryan Singer revealed Olivia Munn will play Betsy Braddock in X-Men: Apocalypse. Fans questioned which version of Psylocke will appear in the sequel: the British (caucasian) telepath or the Japanese psychic ninja?

In 90’s Betsy’s mind was merged with the body of a dead assassin for The Hand.

The casting brings up questions of Psylocke’s racial evolution. Continue reading X-MEN Writer On PSYLOCKE & Race

X-MEN FIGHTS for OLIVIA MUNN as PSYLOCKE

Psylocke, Uncanny X-Men #509 courtesy Marvel

Bryan Singer announced Olivia Munn will play Betsy Braddock in X-Men: Apocalypse. The star of The Newsroom, Magic Mike has a resume packed with fanboy and girl geek cred including Attack of the Show, Chuck.

Who is Psylocke?

Elizabeth “Betsy” Braddock was the sister of Captain Britain and a mutant precognitive and telepath created by Chris Claremont as part of the Marvel UK line then brought into the X-Men. Abducted into the Mojoverse, Betsy was given bionic eyes by the sorceress Spiral and first received the code-name Psylocke. The New Mutants rescued Betsy and she became part of the X-Men family leading up to her first big showdown. Continue reading X-MEN FIGHTS for OLIVIA MUNN as PSYLOCKE

OLIVIA MUNN Is PSYLOCKE In X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Olivia Munn is mutating from comic book and gaming geek to a full on X-Woman.

Bryan Singer announced Olivia Munn is playing Betsy Braddock in X-Men: Apocalypse via Instagram.

Betsy Braddock becomes the telepathic ninja known as Psylocke.

In comics Betsy is a British model and sister to Captain Britain. In the 90’s Betsy’s body was transformed into that of an Asian woman and she began to focus her telepathic power into a psychic knife and katana as she became a martial arts master. In short – Psychic Ninja Warrior! Continue reading OLIVIA MUNN Is PSYLOCKE In X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

ARCHANGEL In X-MEN APOCALYPSE

Director Bryan Singer revealed Archangel will be appearing in X-Men: Apocalypse via Instagram.

“Always happy to share some cool stuff with my favorite film magazine @empiremagazine more to come on their April 30th issue.”

Ben Hardy (EastEnders) has been reported to be playing a young Warren Worthington. The film will have new actors playing younger versions of Jean Grey, Cyclops, Storm and Nightcrawler since it’s set in the 1980’s.

The reveal by Singer is clearly showing the Archangel version of the character. In comics Warren lost his mutant feather wings and Apocalypse gave him metal wings that shot blades and remade him into one of his Four Horsemen as seen in this image from X-Factor #86. Continue reading ARCHANGEL In X-MEN APOCALYPSE

ANGEL In X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

A new version of an original X-Man in X-Men: Apocalypse?

Ben Hardy (EastEnders) will play Warren Worthington aka Angel in the sequel according to Jeff Sneider of The Wrap via Screen Rant.

Ben Foster played Worthington in X-Men: The Last Stand. This Angel was the son of the biotech billionaire whose company developed a mutant cure. But the board is clear (to borrow inspiration from Xavier and Magneto’s chess games) since X-Men: Days of Future Past reset the timeline for a fresh start.

In comics Warren was one of the original X-Men who would later be transformed by Apocalypse into Archangel – one of his Horsemen. In battle, Warren had his wings cut but En Sabah Nur gave him metal wings which he could shoot knives and a blue skin as the Angel of Death. Continue reading ANGEL In X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Mutants For Your Consideration

A new mutant joins the X-Men film franchise in X-Men: Apocalypse.

Bryan Singer revealed Jubilee will join the cast after previously revealing new actors will play younger versions of Jean Grey, Storm, Scott Summers and Nightcrawler.

Professor X, Magneto, Mystique and Beast (James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult) return for the sequel set in the 1980’s. Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine.

It’s a good bet Gambit (Channing Tatum) and Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) may appear since those characters are headlining spinoffs before and after Apocalypse. Days of Future Past introduced Blink, Sunspot and Warpath.

We shared our villainous picks to join the sequel.

Inspired by the Jubilation Lee announcement here’s our picks for more heroic mutants to join the sequel: Continue reading X-MEN: APOCALYPSE Mutants For Your Consideration

JUBILEE in X-MEN APOCALYPSE

Director Bryan Singer revealed a new mutant joining the X-Men film franchise.

Lana Candor will play Jubilation Lee in X-Men: Apocalypse, Singer shared via Instagram.

In comics Jubilation Lee (Jubilee) was a “mall rat” and orphan with the power to create fireworks. The X-Men met her while they still based in the Australian Outback and would teleport to adventures around the globe.

Lee became a sidekick of Wolverine and one of the team but she later left to join the kids of Generation X. Continue reading JUBILEE in X-MEN APOCALYPSE

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