FOX ENTERTAINMENT'S "X-MEN" MOVIEVERSE PT.2

Of course, the X-Men movieverse wouldn't be complete without the bad guys/girls, antiheroes, and instigators. While the first installment focused on the good (which you can find HERE), this is focusing on the bad. Here is a list of the villains and instigators that have appeared so far within the X-Men movies...

Deadpool/Weapon XI/Wade Wilson

(Ryan Reynolds)

Although we initially saw him in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", Ryan Reynolds is in process of bringing Deadpool back to the big screen. Now, it has been stated that this is totally different than what we saw before. And so far through the videos and pictures, it would appear so. Only question is whether or not it is still within the same movieverse.

Magneto/Erik Lehnsherr

(Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender)

Is there a role McKellen hasn't dominated? He has seemingly passed the torch to Michael Fassbender, and Michael has run with it impressively thus far.

Mystique/Raven Darkholme

(Rebecca Romijn and Jennifer Lawrence)

Rebecca added the sex appeal and showed us she had some depth as an actress. Jennifer Lawrence simply solidified what many had already known. And has taken the proverbial torch amazingly well.

Emma Frost

(January Jones)

Unless the comic book rule on death comes into play, the White Queen's days in this movieverse are done, as Frost was one of the mutants apparently killed by Boliver Trask.

Sebastian Shaw

(Kevin Bacon)

In this movieverse he is on of the original children of the atom  (mutants), and had survived decades until meeting his end, and being "replaced" by revenging Magneto as top dog of the Hellfire Club, now known as The Brotherhood.

Azazel

(Jason Flemyng)

In comic books you mix Azazel and Mystique, and you get a baby Nightcrawler. In this movieverse, that isn't likely the case given the teleporter's apparent demise alongside some other members of The Brotherhood.

Pyro/John Allderdyce

(Aaron Stanford)

He made for a perfect counter to the character of Ice Man (Bobby Drake). Upbringing, personalities, even powers. Of course we saw that Pyro should've considered staying in school, but what is truly unclear is his future. Did Phoenix kill him? Did "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" change anything?

Juggernaut/Cain Marko

(Vinnie Jones)

Although they didn't include that he is Xavier's cousin, Juggernaut smashed his way into this movieverse none the less. His only apparent weakness was Shadow Cat and Leech. And like many, his future is a mystery for now.

The Blob/Fred J. Dukes

(Kevin Durand)

We know Fred is The Blob, but don't call him that. He doesn't like it. Hopefully the events of "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" changed his history, otherwise he met his end via Sabertooth.

Bolt/Chris Braldey

(Dominic Monaghan)

Again, "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" may have changed his status in the movieverse, but if not, and he also met his end via Sabertooth, then at least it gave us Deadpool.

Sabertooth/Victor Creed

(Tyler Mane and Liev Schreiber)

Tyler Mane's version hopefully disappeared from this movieverse no matter how (DOFP?), it would be nice to see Liev Schreiber's version (or something similar) if we ever see Wolverine's brother from a different mother.

Agent Zero/David North

(Daniel Henney)

His confidence was apt, and even if you didn't care for Agent Zero, you had to like how Wolverine takes him out in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine".

Lady Deathstrike/Yuriko Oyama

(Kelly Hu)

Although they didn't dive into their history, the adamantium showdown was nice to see. Add Lady Deathstrike to the long list of those who's future is in mystery mode despite her liquid adamantium infused ending.

Toad/Mortimer Toynbee

(Ray Park and Evan Jonigkeit)

Ray Park gave us a more physically involved rendition, and Jonigkeit showed us a younger, grittier version. After his shocking exit in the initial "X-Men", his future was never clarified, and now would possibly mean is still alive and well.

Callisto

(Dania Ramirez)

Instead of leading The Morlocks (like in the comics), she was apart of a small group (Omegas) who joined Magneto's Brotherhood. And Callisto was an integral part of Mag's locating Phoenix. Her future is also up in the air, otherwise it was a shocker a la Storm and a fence.

Kid Omega/Quentin Quire

(Ken Leung)

Due to a typo, many thought this character to be Quill. However, Ken Leung was portraying Kid Omega, of the Omegas, before becoming a member of the Brotherhood in "X-Men III: The Last Stand".

Arclight/Philippa Sontag

(Omahyra Mota)

Arclight was one of the "Omegas" who joined Magneto's Brotherhood, before meeting her untimly end courtesy of Phoenix in "X-Men: The Last Stand". Although, future is unknown. Like many others.

Phat/William Robert Reilly

(Val Saleaumua/Richard Yee)

Why two actors for the same role? Well if asking, then you likely forgot that Phat could change his body mass, and that they chose to show us this via a large actor morphing into a smaller actor.

Spike/Darian Elliot

(Lance Gibson)

Spike helped make for a decent fight scene with Wolverine in "X-Men: The Last Stand". Whether or not his death remains, will of course be a mystery for now.

Ink/Erik Gitter

(Greg Lowe)

We only got a taste of Ink's mutant power in "X-Men: Days Of Futrue Past" where his tattoo's somehow effect others based on what they are. But, he is one of the few who's future is that there is one (for now).

Glob Herman/Robert Herman

(Clayton Dean Watmough)

He was a member of Magneto's Brotherhood in "X-Men: The Last Stand", he had lost his powers due to the "cure", but we all know that was temporary. His status in the mix of things, of course, is unknown.

Angel Salvadore

(Zoe Kravitz)

She was part of the initial crew Xavier and Magneto recruited. She fly into being bad, and spit on being good. Unfortunately, it would appear her status amongst this movieverse is "deceased". Unless the comic book rule comes into play of course.

Riptide/Janos Quested

(Alex Gonalez)

Riptide was a member of Sebastian Shaw's Hellfire Club, and like the rest of the team, joined Magneto to form the Brotherhood. However, unlike many others from the Brotherhood, Riptide's status within this movieverse is unknown. Or he at least wasn't scene or referenced as being dead.

Yukio

(Rila Fukushima)

From enemy to possibly apprentice. That would appear to be Yukio's mark in this movievese, her relationship with Wolverine. Is she alive? Dead? Dunno.

Viper/Dr. Green

(Svetlana Khodchenkova)

She was a mutant in disguise so to speak. However, given her death, she might be hoping for the comic rule or the events of "Days Of Future Past" to save her.

Kenuichio Harada

(Will Yun Lee)

His loyalty was unwavering, except by his level of honor. Which saw him protecting Silver Samurai from Wolverine, to fighting him alongside Wolvie. He also made an appearance of sorts amongst Stryker's files in "X-2: X-Men United". Like many his status is up in the air. If unchanged, he of course is deceased.

Col. William Stryker

(Brian Cox, Danny Huston, Don Creech, and Josh Helman)

We've seen Stryker in different eras throughout this movieverse. Which of course were done by different actors each time. Regardless, William Stryker is a prominent character within this giant story.

Mastermind/Mutant 143/Jason Stryker

(Michael Reid Mckay)

Although never referred to as Mastermind, that is who Jason Stryker was. Now, courtesy of "X-Men: Days Of Future Past", we are even unsure if his father will experiment on him, or enforce William Stryker's desire to do so.

Sen. Robert Kelly

(Bruce Davison)

He went from leading the charge in at least identifying mutants, to actually becoming one thanks to Magneto. "Days Of Future Past" may have altered all of this, but if not, "X-Men" showed that the senator couldn't control his powers and died.

Boliver Trask

(Bill Duke and Peter Dinklage)

Duke was obviously forgettable, Dinklage of course was memorable. Boliver Trask brought us and this movieverse, Sentinels. He also has the rare case of having been dead, and showing us the effects of time travel in changing his status to; Alive. For now at least.

Apocalypse/En Sabah Nur

(Brendan Pedder and Oscar Isaac)

Apocalypse to the X-Men movieverse, is what Thanos is to the Avengers movieverse. Hopefully, "X-Men: Apocalypse" gives us an epic story, but an even more awesome Apocalypse.

 "X-Men: Apocalypse" is still in casting mode, but there are some new editions, replacements, and of course, the rumored. Only the "rumored" were left off of the list, but everyone else is in there. Even though they haven't filmed anything yet, and it is Hollywood, and there could be changes at anytime in the process. One of the heavier rumors has Channing Tatum playing the role of Remy Lebeau aka Gambit. We stated the characters that even appeared as background characters (Doug Ramsey, etc) and the younger versions of characters, as this could be the only time we get to see them. Even the recently cast Jubilee has appeared two other times before, by two different performers. If Lana Kondor drops out or is a victim of editing in "X-Men: Apocalypse", then Jubilee's "history" in film falls on the previous two. If any of this makes sense.

Bottom line, this movieverse is quite large character wise, and still has many, many characters that have yet to see the life on the big screen (Cable, Stryfe, etc, etc). It isn't as big as Marvel Studios "Avengers" movieverse, but it is much bigger than DC Comics. It explains why FOX won't let go, and Marvel Studios is dying to get the movie rights for "X-Men" universe. It's massive all in itself, and contains some of Marvel Comics biggest money makers (Wolverine, Deadpool, etc).

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IS FOX SITTING ON A MUTANT GOLDMINE?

As much as I love the X-Men, in the movie universes, they are second to the Avengers Universe. Quality (production), promotion and box-office numbers. And that is okay, the lighter Avengers Universe needs a darker contrasting one and that can occur with the X-Men over at FOX. I am looking forward to the upcoming "Days Of Future Past" and it's follow-up "Age Of Apocalypse", but I see them as opportunities to expand their universe with solo and team-up spin-off films. There is even an opportunity to do something similar to what the Avengers Universe is doing in regards to "Age Of Ultron", and hinting at "Infinity Gauntlet". None of the movies about to be listed need to have really big budgets, they need good writing, directing and acting. The CGI or added effects don't need to be over-the-top grande in most of these cases. So if they "failed" they wouldn't take too much of a hit. I think some or most would work out if they had the right pieces in place like mentioned before with acting, etc.

Some are obvious to their fan bases, some are rumored to be almost ready to shoot or have been for years, some are "just my opinion" and one is the next best thing to "X-Men Vs Avengers" or "Infinity Gauntlet". Here's a list of movies FOX should start taking the Marvel Studios route with...

Deadpool

They gave us a taste in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", and has been rumored to be getting his own solo flick for years now. With the current events happening within the X-Men films, it would be a great opportunity to re-cast and give a new taste of Deadpool, before branching out into his own solo venture. Rumored problem has been the rating, as he would require an "R" or higher. Putting him within the X-Universe gives an opportunity to show him in a ratings friendly way, so to also introduce those who aren't aware of him (there are some). Why not put him in the next one...

X-Force

All this time-travel stuff screams "Cable" and when I think of him, I think of "X-Force". They're giving us "Bishop" thankfully through this events of "Days Of Future Past", but also giving us "Warpath", a X-Force alumni, which provokes wanting this to happen. It is also a good point to launch a "X-Force" appearance before leading to a spin-off. Perhaps a more dark and more adult orientated form of the X-Men. Of course, we'd include Deadpool within all of this, either as a member of an antagonizing enemy before spinning off into his own. Once "X-Force" is established then "Cable" could teleport into his own solo films. If not in the upcoming "Days Of Future Past", but would like to see it stem from the follow-up "Age Of Apocalypse". With the political events in both X-2 and X-3, would've also been an opportune time to launch this team as the anti-Gov't mutants aka the grey area between X-Men and Magneto's Brotherhood.

X-Factor

Having X-Men, X-Force and X-Factor all building up to a larger movie, let's say "X-Tinction Agenda", could add too it all. Big part of the success over in the Avengers movies is that they all connect to each other. These three teams were all different with the mutant aspect being what joined them, so a build up to a grande finale with a common enemy uniting them despite indefferences, could mean big money. If not, then simply move on to another "story arc". But, with so many mutants to cover, it is hard to show them all, as well as continue to use what has worked. Multiple teams could help with this, and simply take what characters have worked for each to make the joint venture. X-Factor also covers the Gov't connection while X-Force is the anti-establishment, and X-Men being an even blend.

X-Men & Fantastic 4

I am not sure how anything related to the "Infinity Gauntlet" could be done with out characters from both of these, and that may not happen when the time comes and Thanos becomes more than just a teaser at the end. FOX should at least attempt to combine these two teams themselves before one day Marvel Studio's is able to do so themselves. There is going to be two different "Quicksilver" characters after-all. Not too sure where villains land in terms of owning rights, and Apocalypse seemingly already being a lock, if the soon-to-be rebooted "Fantastic 4" doesn't begin with him, perhaps they team-up to face Galactus. Or the gods agree to allow Spider-Man into this mix and we have FOX's version of a "Secret War" of sorts.

Solo Spin-Offs

Again, there are so many mutants, and each have their own fan base. Similar to "Deadpool" characters like "Gambit" have also been rumored to be getting their own solo adventures. If not the "team" route, then some solo movies could also build up to a giant team-up (worked for Avengers). Could have "Gambit" and "Deadpool" like mentioned, as well "Cable", a team-up with "Cyclops & Jean Grey", even a "Summers Brothers" movie that includes "Mr. Sinister"? List is endless, and depends on personal preference as to who should get their own movie. But, that is kind of the point, FOX could be cashing in like they are over at Marvel Studio's. Whether it was directly within the story or by simple guest-spots by one or two characters in each film, they can all be "connected" leading to a grand finale.


Endless possibilities as the X-Men are a massive chunk of the character catalog of Marvel Comics. And seems that although we've had 6, soon to be 8 X-Films, it seems as though there could be "more". I know not everyone wants to, and it doesn't necessarily mean things will be a success. However, it has helped that every year there is 1-2 of the Avengers related movies out every year, with the Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital releases filling the gaps in between. Announcing that there is already a follow-up to "Days Of Future Past" is a step in a good direction, but again, give us more than just a single X-Men team and Wolvie being the only solo-flick recipient.

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