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Ben Wang is reportedly in talks to play Bobby Drake, also known as Iceman, in Marvel's upcoming X-Men film, according to The Wrap and Deadline. Iceman, a mutant with the ability to generate ice, was first introduced in The X-Men #1 in 1963. The film, directed by Jake Schreier, is set for release on May 5, 2028, and already features a cast including Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister. Wang, known for his roles in Karate Kid: Legends, The Long Walk, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, was chosen from a shortlist that included Gabriel LaBelle, Jackson Kelly, and Rhenzy Feliz.
The role of Iceman was previously portrayed by Shawn Ashmore, who last appeared in the character's role in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past. Marvel Studios aims to cast emerging stars to save on costs, as the MCU is no longer the surefire money-maker it once was.
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