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Marvel’s “X-Men” Reboot Eyes Ben Wang for Iceman as Cast Continues to Expand

Ben Wang, known for Karate Kid: Legends and The Long Walk, is in negotiations to portray Bobby Drake, also known as Iceman, in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men film.

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Ben Wang on stage at CinemaCon 2025; archival portrait, not a still from the X-Men film
Ben Wang on stage at CinemaCon 2025; archival portrait, not a still from the X-Men film · Erik Drost · Cropped and resized · Adapted image licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ben Wang, known for Karate Kid: Legends and The Long Walk, is in negotiations to portray Bobby Drake, also known as Iceman, in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men film. The cast includes Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, and Asa Germann as Angel. Christopher Abbott is attached to play Professor X, while Adam Driver will portray Mr. Sinister.

Jake Schreier is directing the film, with Joanna Calo, Lee Sung Jin, and Michael Lesslie writing the screenplay. Marvel Studios has not yet announced a release date for the film.

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