Twentieth Century Fox’s X-Men: Dark Phoenix is scheduled for release on November 2, 2018, but they’ve already revealed the director, main cast, and a couple of supporting actors. The studio has also entered into negotiations with Jessica Chastain for role of the Shi'ar Empress Lilandra, the movie’s main antagonist.
Even with all of this activity, 14 characters remain to be cast. That Hashtag Show has released descriptions for those characters, and you can check them out here, along with some guesses about which comic book characters they might be.
[HIROSHI] Male, Early-Mid 20s, Japanese, brash Tokyo punk kid with an attitude. Although Hiroshi is young, he can command the attention of a room, and is always ready for a fight. Must be able to speak English fluently, but open to an accent (could be Japanese, British)"¦LEAD. We are looking for an actor who is actually Japanese for this role. - Sunfire
[COLIN] Male, 16, actor must be an adult (18 or over or legally emancipated minor), Caucasian. Handsome, but not arrogant. Always willing to help a friend in need, no matter what it costs him. Although he is sensitive, he is not a pushover and will stand up for what he believes"¦LEAD - Mimic/Calvin Rankin
[MARIE] Female 6 years old (to play 6 or younger). Caucasian. An old soul trapped in a little girl's body. Marie is a strong, but conflicted, child who does not like to share her feelings. There's something a bit eerie and haunted about her. MUST be able to show a wide array of emotions with ease. SUPPORTING - Rogue
[BRITTANY]Female 18 to play younger (15-17) Caucasian. Very attractive, charismatic, and confident. Possibly a bit edgy, with a fiery personality, Brittany is a born entertainer. Strong singing skills are a plus, but not mandatory. SUPPORTING - Dazzler
[REDMOND] Male, 50s-Early 60s, open to all ethnicities. An affluent, big, stocky, ruddy American. Not necessarily fit, just physically imposing. Powerful, arrogant and blunt, Redmond is not used to being challenged, and steamrolls anyone who opposes him"¦SUPPORTING - Black Bishop/Harry Leland
[LUCCA] Male, 40s-50s. Brazilian. Ruthless and cunning, will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Must be able to speak English fluently, but can have an accent"¦SUPPORTING - Sauron/Karl Lykos
[JACK] Male, Late 40s-Early 50s, British, open to all ethnicities. Handsome, charismatic, and masculine. Jack is very self-assured, almost cocky, but too cool to show it. Even in the most tense situations, he never shows fear"¦SUPPORTING - Mastermind/Jason Wyngarde
[LUNA] Female, Mid-Late 20s, open to all ethnicities. Beautiful, could possibly have a severe look. Luna is intense and exudes a sense of power. Although she is a commanding presence, she is also slightly unhinged"¦SUPPORTING - Lani Ubanu
[HOOVER] Male. 30s-40s. Open to all ethnicities. A man with a very strong presence, Hoover is an incredibly smart and ultra-serious intelligence officer. SUPPORTING - Mentor/A'lars
[SCARLET] Female. 20s. Open to all ethnicities. Very beautiful and fit. She is powerful and never backs down from an argument. Role requires a good deal of action/movement. Actresses with major dance, parkour, gymnastics, or martial arts training are a huge plus. Should not be afraid of heights, and must be comfortable in a wire harness. *Please note specifics of training on submission. SUPPORTING - Oracle
[SHANE] Male, 16, actor must be an adult (18 or over or legally emancipated minor), Caucasian. A cocky, handsome kid with swagger. He is strong and doesn't back down easily, so he can come off as an insensitive bully at times"¦LEAD
[WILLIAM] Male, Early 50s, Caucasian. A grounded, earnest middle-aged man. William carries a heaviness and a deep sense of sadness with him"¦SUPPORTING
[CHARLOTTE] Female, Early-Mid 30s, Caucasian. A caring, warm mother. Charlotte can be stern at times, but she just wants what is best for her child"¦SUPPORTING
[HAMILTON] Male, 12 years old, open to all ethnicities. Chubby, sweet, innocent, and genuine. Although he frequently gets picked on, he never lets it get to him"¦SUPPORTING
Again, there are a number of roles waiting to be cast, but the majority are supporting characters. With X-Men: Dark Phoenix’s November 2, 2018 release date, there’s still plenty of time to get it done.
