Marvel Studios' X-Men Reboot Reportedly Wants Dystopian Actor For Iceman

Published Nov 2, 2026, 2:24 PM EST Andy Behbakht has worked as an entertainment journalist since 2010, covering all the latest in Hollywood on both the big and small screens, from staying on top of the biggest breaking news, analyzing movies and television shows in Hollywood, to in-depth interviews with actors and storytellers. Andy's career includes having worked for publications such as FanSided, KSiteTV, TV Fanatic, It's Just Movies, Heroic Hollywood, TV Overmind, and more. Outside of his career as an established reporter, Andy is the host and producer of The Showrunner Whisperer, The Flash Podcast, the editor-in-chief of Multiverse of Color, and the network director of DC TV Podcasts. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The Marvel Cinematic Universe is getting closer to finally bringing one of the most famous superhero teams to the franchise. Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot is turning down the heat as it was revealed by Deadline that Ben Wang, known for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, is circling the role of Iceman in the film. Developing... Release Date May 5, 2028 Director Jake Schreier Writers Joanna Calo, Lee Sung Jin, Michael Lesslie Producers Kevin Feige Franchise(s) Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), X-Men Cast Samara Weaving Emma Frost Main Genre Superhero Studio(s) Marvel Studios Distributor(s) Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures