The action star already has no shortage of incredible high-octane thrillers under his belt, but is an unexpected choice for the coveted role in the new reboot. Worlds away from English actor Michael Fassbender, who played the young mutant, and likewise Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen, Denzel would bring a very different vibe to the character. But it has been reported that mammoth production company Marvel are determined to get him on-board for the role. We Got This Covered have claimed they received information from reliable sources Washington is top of the list to take on the troubled character.

The Training Day and Magnificent Seven star would be the ultimate coup for Marvel and the X-Men movies, if reports are to be believed.

The publication is keen to believe the sources’ reports because they already have a good track record.

The very same insiders previously revealed Moon Knight and Black Knight would be part of the next film roster before Marvel announced the news.

Also on the list, according to the reports, is Italian-American actor Giancarlo Esposito, who is most famous for a string of TV roles, notably in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul as Gus Fring.

But will the exceptionally famous and busy Washington find time in his schedule to sign on to the latest Marvel offering?

It would be a huge commitment for the star given the potential for future sequels.

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