X-Men viral cast test rumors debunked by source identification

Viral social media rumors claiming to show cast test photos of the original Fox X-Men franchise have been debunked. The images, which featured unusual depictions of characters like Wolverine and Beast, were falsely presented as potential looks for the original cast. Fact-checkers revealed the images actually originate from a 2003 picture book that adapted the early issues of Ultimate X-Men.

Despite the false rumors, Marvel Studios has confirmed that several original actors will reprise their roles in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. Returning cast members include Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, James Marsden as Cyclops, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, and Channing Tatum as Gambit.