If we're gonna cast X-Men with actors from the 60s, why not give it a go on the X-Men movie that is actually set in the 60s?What's interesting about taking this approach with First Class is that you have to cast based on the actors in the movie much more than the characters from the comics they're based on, especially when it comes to the three leads.It was down to him or Michael York, but I decided York was just too young at the time.This is the one that got me started. Imagining all of Erik's scenes with Harvey's quiet intensity gets me all giddy.This one's kind of a cheat since he didn't start acting on TV and film till the early 70s, but damnit, he's perfectly perfect in every way.Be cool, Beast!This one's so good it hurts.I could also see him as NightcrawlerWho knew there'd be a perfect guy for Riptide, of all people?Well, that was fun. But wait, THERE'S MORE!Check out myif you haven't yet, or you can continue on to my cast picks for