Michael Fassbender had one of the most memorable performances in comic book history as Magneto in the X-Men franchise. However, during that time, Fassbender was also rumored for the role of Kylo Ren in the Star Wars universe.
Rumors that Michael Fassbender had auditioned to play Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequels following his success as Magneto in the X-Men films have been circulating ever since he first revealed he lost out on a role in the newest trilogy. When asked about this during a recent interview, Fassbender shut down the idea he was set to play the iconic anti-hero who was ultimately portrayed by Adam Driver.
“Who is Kylo Ren?” Fassbender said during an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. “Honestly, I can never remember the names. No, no, no, it wasn’t. No.” The actor then jokingly added: “It was Yoda’s grandfather; he never made it into the actual movie.”
It still isn’t exactly clear who Michael Fassbender was supposed to play in Star Wars if not for Kylo Ren. Though given the actor’s age and celebrity status following his role as Magneto in the X-Men franchise, it’s likely he was almost a prominent member of the main cast.
What does the future hold for Star Wars?
During Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm made some exciting announcements for the future of the franchise. At the event, Kathleen Kennedy announced that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Dave Filoni and James Mangold are all set to direct their own Star Wars movies. Details about the projects are still scarce, but each one is set during a different time period in the galaxy far, far away.
The announcement of these three new Star Wars movies marks an exciting time for fans of the franchise. With each movie being directed by a different filmmaker, there is sure to be a unique perspective and style brought to each project.
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