It isn't meant to be a knock on the franchise, as it is quite enjoyable, it is just an opinion from a slightly confused fan. Now back to the point of this, who is and who is set to appear within this movieverse? Here's a list of those people. Now again, with the events of "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" can't exactly state who is still apart of this world, and who has disappeared, or changed, or come back to life, etc with a couple of exceptions (unless they incorporate the comic book rule of "No Death Is Final"). But, here they are...
Professor X/Prof. Charles Xavier
(Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy)
Stewart was the fan fav to play the role the moment we saw him as Captain Picard on "Star Trek: The Next Generation", and he proved why when he rolled into the roll...McAvoy has been doing just as well bringing us a younger Professor X.
Cyclops/Scott Summers
(James Marsden, Tom Pocock, and Ty Sheridan)
Pocock was a younger Scott in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", but the standard was set by Marsden. It will be interesting to see how Ty Sheridan approaches the character. Who happens to be one of the originals, so no pressure.
Jean Grey/Phoenix
(Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner)
Famke showed us the various sides of Jean Grey. From her relationship with Cyclops and attraction with Wolverine, her soft side, her willingness to sacrifice herself, etc. And of course the power she attempted to contain, in The Phoenix (Dark Phoenix to comic book fans). Where Sophie Turner takes the original female of the X-Men Universe, will soon be seen.
Ice Man/Bobby Drake
(Shawn Ashmore)
Haven't seen anything about him returning for "X-Men: Apocalypse", but Shawn Ashmore grew both himself as an actor and the character of Ice Man through the previous installments. It will be hard to replace him, also given he isn't in the same age bracket as other characters being given new actors and actresses.
Beast/Dr. Hank McCoy
(Kelsey Grammer and Nicolas Hoult)
Grammer gave us a great first taste of the character, Beast. Showing the sophisticated, confident mutant genius that he is. Hoult has done superb showing us the young mutant genius, still at war with the beast within. And will be great to see how evolves the character in "X-Men: Apocalypse".
Angel/Archangel/Warren Worthington III
(Ben Foster and Ben Hardy)
Foster showed us a young man, almost giving into his fathers wishes and "removing" is mutant gift, before flying out of there, and eventually looking to join Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters. With some sketch designs that may or may not be legitimate floating around the internet, it would appear Ben Hardy will be bringing us a darker, Angel. Given the title, it may be safe to say, Archangel.
Wolverine/Weapon X/Logan/James Howlett
(Hugh Jackman)
Jackman is the crowning jewel of this franchise. Both as the massive growth he has shown as an actor since debuting via this role, and as one of (if not the) Marvel Comics top money makers. Similar to Robert Downey Jr in Marvel Studios "Avengers" movieverse, there are constant rumors about whether or not we have seen the last of Jackman in the role of Wolverine.
Silver Fox/Kayla Silverfox
(Lynn Collins)
Unless the events of "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" altered her history or they apply the rule from comic books (no death is final), we won't be seeing Silver Fox again. Even if she did appear though, would Wolverine even remember her? Or did all of that change as well?
Emma Silverfox
(Tahnya Tozzi)
She was Silver Fox's sister in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", and although many thought she was Emma Frost, given the name and diamond form ability, it was confirmed that she was not. She had more screen time than most, even if she may just be a movie character and not a comic book one.
Mariko Yashida
(Tao Okamoto)
Given Wolverine's role in "X-Men: Days Of Future Past", his romance with Mariko will live on forever, as it does in comics. Even if the memories possibly only exists in his head.
Rogue/Marie
(Anna Paquin)
Compared to the comic books, she was slightly the Jubilee of this movieverse given her relationship with Wolverine. However, Anna Paquin did wonderfully showing us Rogue's constant struggle with her mutant abilities. Even her choice to temporarily remove them (that "serum" showed to be only a short term as we saw with Magneto). Whether we see her again, remains to be seen though.
Gambit/Remy Lebeau
(Taylor Kitsch)
Kitsch gave us a small sample of the character who is Gambit. He didn't do horribly, but his part was too small to realy do anything. Rumors are abundant that Channing Tatum will be stepping into the role for "X-Men: Apocalypse". Given his star power, that could mean more screen time for the Cajun.
Colossus/Piotr "Peter" Rasputin
(Donald MacKinnon and Daniel Cudmore)
He's come a long way since simply helping fellow students escape an invaded mansion. Not leaps and bounds, but at least became a bigger part of the action.
Shadow Cat/Katherine "Kitty" Pryde
(Sumela Key, Katie Stuart, and Ellen Page)
The "Kitty" everyone will remember from this franchise will be Ellen Page. Understandably, given Ellen had more relevant screen time. Whether or not we will see Page as Shadow Cat again or if a new face will fill the role will remain to be seen for now.
Bishop
(Omar Sy)
With the events of "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" definitely altering the future, it will be interesting to see when and if Bishop appears within this movieverse again. He he does, preferably as how he debuted in comics, and that is to seek the traitor amongst the X-Men.
Banshee/Sean Cassidy
(Caleb Landry Jones)
Not completely sure just how much has changed, and exactly how far back in time the effects will go. But, at the present moment, it would appear Banshee's only appearance came via "X-Men: First Class".
Nightcrawler/Kurt Wagner
(Alan Cumming and Kodi Smit-McPhee)
We only got to see Nightcrawler in "X-2: X-Men United" via Alan Cumming. However, we are set to see Kodi Smit-McPhee bring the acrobatic, teleporting mutant to life in "X-Men: Apocalypse" BAMF!
Storm/Ororo Munroe
(Halle Berry and Alexandra Shipp)
It looks Alexandra Shipp will be taking over the roll of Storm. Halle Berry made the role her own, fairing not too bad at all. We'll have to see if Shipp compares in "X-Men: Apocalypse".
Havok/Alex Summers
(Lucas Till)
So far, out opportunity to see the Summers Brothers together may have come and gone. Unless they bring Lucas Till (or another actor) back into the mix of things, it may be gone. Which would've made a perfect moment, but also opened the door for Mr. Sinister to appear.
Darwin/Armando Munez
(Edi Gathegi)
Unless he becomes the movie version of comic books "no death is final" rule, Darwin fell short of his mutant name.
Quicksilver/Peter Maximoff
(Evan Peters)
Marvel will be giving us their rendition of Quicksilver via Aaron Taylor-Johnson, but Even Peters sped into movies first, and more importantly, into this movieverse aka current cinematic home of the X-Men. Peters will also reprise the role in "X-Men: Apocalypse".
Multiple Man/Jamie Madrox
(Eric Dane)
He might have appeared as a bad guy thus far, but to most comic book fans he will a hero. And if he ever appears within this movieverse, who's to say that he won't.
Psylocke/Elizabeth Braddock
(Meiling Meloncon and Olivia Munn)
Olivia Munn was recently cast to play the purple haired telepath in "X-Men: Apocalypse". Who also happens to be a martial arts master. It will be fun to see this role finally come to life (fully) with hopefully psy-blades in hand.
Jubilee/Jubilation Lee
(Katrina Florece, Key Wong, and Lana Kondor)
Another recent casting sees Lana Kondor slated to bring Jubilee into the mix of things. With the possible changes to continuity (we all know why by now), will we see Jubilee having a bond of sorts with Wolverine in place of Rogue?
Siryn
(Shauna Kane)
It was a very small role, but everyone knew who she was based on her deafening sonic scream. Siryn is/was apart of this movieverse. With her father likely out of the picture now, maybe she will come to the forefront.
Blink/Claire Ferguson
(Fan Bingbing)
Blink was a character who almost needed live action film (and CGI) to truly show her powers to fans. Where in comic books it was a simple "blink" and the victim would be "cut up" and "teleported". Looked much better on the big screen than in print.
Sunspot/Roberto Da Costa
(Adan Canto)
His appearances haven't been great for the character. First as only a name on a list in "X-2: X-Men United". And then during his full appearance in "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" he's part of the team fighting Sentinels and mainly being on the losing end. However, with the events of that film, Sunspot is available to appear again if needed.
Warpath/James Proudstar
(Booboo Stewart)
Booboo might agree, "It's better than Twilight". Well, we will all agree for him.
Danielle Moonstar
(-uncredited)
Apparently, she was one of the forms taken by Mastermind, and was confirmed to be Danielle Moonstar.
Doug Ramsey
(Layke Anderson)
Like with Moonstar, this was apparently one of the forms taken by Mastermind while manipulating Xaviers thoughts.
Leech/Jimmy
(Cameron Bright)
Although hated by mutants like Magneto, due to the serum created to suppress powers were developed from his powers. However, Cameron Bright showed us an innocent boy sheltered from world just looking to be accepted.
Kestrel/John Wraith
(Will.I. Am)
Although the film didn't receive great reviews, it would appear that recording artist Will. I. Am gave us an almost straight from the comics version of Kestrel.
Moira MacTaggart
(Elizabeth Hurley and Rose Byrne)
Hurley had a small post credits appearance which told us Moira was in this movieverse, but Rose Byrne has taken the reigns in all of the characters full appearances, which will include "X-Men: Apocalypse".Given the size of this movieverse, we'll make it a two-part article. With what you just read focusing more on the "good guys" from the X-Men movieverse, the next installment will focus on the "bad guys". Click HERE to see who they are!
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