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Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarette will go Rogue in Marvel's ‘X-Men' reboot
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway For more information on the upcoming "X-Men" film, including the full cast and other announcements from the D23 convention, readers can visit the NBC Los Angeles website.
In Los Angeles , film enthusiasts are abuzz with news from Disney's D23 convention. A new "X-Men" film is in the works, with some casting announcements made. The movie is expected to hit theaters in May 2028.
Details about the plot are scarce, but the cast is taking shape. Some new faces will be joining the franchise, including a certain actor from the TV show "Girls". The film's release is still a ways off, but fans are already speculating about what's to come.
For more information on the upcoming "X-Men" film, including the full cast and other announcements from the D23 convention, readers can visit the NBC Los Angeles website.
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Category: local Published: August 15, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Los Angeles, film enthusiasts are abuzz with news from Disney's D23 convention. A new "X-Men" film is in the works, with some casting announcements made. The movie is expected to hit theaters in…
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