It has been reported that Rose Byrne (28 Weeks Later, Troy) is currently in negotiations to join the cast of Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men First Class.
While the story line of the film remains under wraps, it is known that it will focus on the younger years of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast and others who attended Professor Xavier’s school with them. Supposedly, it is the formative years of Xavier and Magneto, and where their relationship went sour.
Byrne will play Moira MacTaggert, a scientist and an authority on genetic mutation. She’ll be the love interest of mutant telepath Charles Xavier, played James McAvoy.
Among the existing cast are Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult and Alice Eve.
Production is gearing up for a London shoot at the end of this month.
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