Charles Melton‘s rumored involvement in Marvel Studios‘ highly anticipated X-Men reboot has suddenly been thrown into question. However, the latest update suggests fans reacted to a rumor the insider never intended to make public.
Charles Melton may be out as Beast in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot, according to an industry insider
Speculation surrounding Melton’s reported casting as Hank McCoy, better known as Beast, intensified after entertainment insider Daniel Richtman addressed the rumor on X. Rather than confirming the report, Richtman clarified that he had only discussed the information privately because it was never fully verified.
“Okay, I understand now how the Melton thing got out,” Richtman wrote. “But there’s a reason I haven’t said it publicly and only in private. It’s not 100%.”
He also noted that Melton was not the only actor whose status remained uncertain ahead of Disney’s D23 event. According to Richtman, Cailee Spaeny‘s reported involvement is also not locked in. He added that casting decisions could still change before any official announcement.
As debate continued online, Richtman returned to X to clarify his position after some users accused him of backtracking. “People can’t read,” he wrote. “I’m seeing comments saying I’m backtracking, but how can I backtrack on something I never posted?”
The insider explained that he had shared the rumor with only a handful of people in private before it spread widely across social media. Because of that, he urged fans to ignore the Melton speculation. He advised waiting until he, fellow insider ApocHorseman or an established Hollywood trade publication reports a confirmed update.
The clarification comes after social media accounts attributed reports claiming Melton had passed on the role of Beast directly to Richtman. That fueled widespread discussion that Marvel Studios had lost one of the frontrunners for the iconic mutant.
Despite the online buzz, Marvel Studios has not made an official casting announcement. Melton has also not commented publicly on the speculation.
Fans have long viewed Melton as a strong fit for Beast, thanks to his performances in “Riverdale” and “Warfare.” Still, his involvement remains a rumor rather than an official confirmation.
Reports have also suggested Marvel has been finalizing several major roles for the reboot. These include Kit Connor as Cyclops, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost and Adam Driver in a villain role. Those reports likewise remain unconfirmed by Marvel.
Marvel is expected to provide updates on its future slate at D23. Fans now wait to see whether Marvel unveils the X-Men reboot cast or delays major announcements due to ongoing negotiations.
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