Ben Wang reportedly discussing Iceman role in upcoming X-Men movie
The film is due in theaters on May 5, 2028, with Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier at the helm.
Ben Wang may be adding X-Men to his upcoming franchise roles. Deadline reports that the 29-year-old actor, whose credits include Karate Kid: Legends, is apparently discussing the part of Iceman.
Jake Schreier, who directed Thunderbolts, is directing the movie, with its release scheduled for May 5, 2028. The previously announced cast includes Sadie Sink playing Jean Grey, Kit Connor playing Cyclops and Christopher Abbott playing Professor X.
Other announced roles pair Samara Weaving with Emma Frost, Adam Driver with Mr. Sinister and Maya Boyd with Storm. Asa Germann is playing Angel, while Inde Navarrette is playing Rogue.
Bobby Drake, the mutant known as Iceman, helped found the X-Men. His powers allow him to control ice, freeze things, reduce temperatures and change his body into ice. Shawn Ashmore played the character previously.
Wang also has a role in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, in which he is set to portray Wyatt Callow, a character from District 12.
