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‘The Hunger Games’ Star Ben Wang Considered for Role in ‘X-Men’ Reboot
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What Happened?
Ben Wang, known for his role in ‘The Hunger Games’, is reportedly in the running to play Iceman in the upcoming ‘X-Men’ reboot. Other actors also tested for the role.
Key points
- Ben Wang is being considered for the role of Iceman in the upcoming ‘X-Men’ reboot.
- Other actors testing for the role include Gabriel LaBelle, Jackson Kelly, and Rhenzy Feliz.
- Wang is known for his roles in ‘Karate Kid’ and ‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’.
- He was born on September 21, 1997, in Beijing and later moved to the US.
- Confirmed cast members for the ‘X-Men’ project include Christopher Abbott and Adam Driver.
Key insights
- If cast, Wang would take over the role from Shawn Ashmore, who originally played Iceman.
- The casting decisions may influence the direction of the X-Men franchise moving forward.
- Wang's rising popularity could attract a younger audience to the X-Men series.
Why it matters
The casting of Ben Wang could introduce a fresh face to the iconic X-Men franchise.
Entities
Ben Wang· PersonX-Men· EventIceman· CharacterMarvel· OrganizationKarate Kid· EventHunger Games· EventShawn Ashmore· PersonChristopher Abbott· PersonAdam Driver· Person
Source
Times of India
