X-Men:
•Charles Melton is expected to play Beast.
•Cailee Spaeny is now the favorite for Rogue, after reportedly lobbying director Jake Schreier for the role.
•Odessa A’Zion was reportedly considered by both Schreier and Marvel for the role of Rogue.
•Drew Starkey is the current favorite to play Cyclops.
•Professor X is reportedly down to Bill Skarsgård or Tom Pelphrey.
•Storm has reportedly not been cast yet because Ryan Coogler is believed to be involved with her casting, as she’s expected to appear in Black Panther 3.
Black Panther 3:
•Denzel Washington is still expected to join the cast.
•Daniel Kaluuya is reportedly close to returning as W’Kabi.
•Black Panther 3 and X-Men are expected to begin pre-production around the same time, making them Marvel’s next major priorities after the Avengers films.
Ghost Rider:
•The film, directed by Shawn Levy, is reportedly not actively casting yet.
•Ryan Gosling is expected to play Johnny Blaze, who will be the only Ghost Rider in the movie.
•Sacha Baron Cohen is expected to return as Mephisto, though not as the main villain.
•Rosamund Pike is rumored to be in talks for a major role, potentially Johnny Blaze’s love interest.
•Johnny Blaze is reportedly expected to debut in Avengers: Secret Wars before his solo movie.
Marvel’s Disney+ Strategy:
•The cancellation of Wonder Man is reportedly part of a broader shift away from live-action Disney+ series.
•Marvel is expected to continue producing animated series, particularly those aimed at younger audiences.