As casting for the upcoming X-Men movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues, new rumours suggest that Marvel Studios is interested in casting Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as the iconic villain Apocalypse.

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Who Is Apocalypse?

In the comics, Apocalypse is known as the first mutant, possessing the ability to alter matter at a molecular level and transfer his consciousness into new bodies, allowing him to survive for centuries. The character was previously portrayed by Oscar Isaac in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016).

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MCU Fans React

Marvel fans have always been vocal about the studio’s casting decisions, and the rumour of The Rock playing Apocalypse has sparked mixed reactions online. 

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X-Men’s Future in the MCU

So far, details about the X-Men reboot remain scarce. However, reports indicate that Marvel Studios plans to introduce key X-Men characters through cameos in upcoming MCU projects before leading into a full-fledged X-Men movie in 2026, following the release of Avengers: Secret Wars. 

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