New ‘X-Men’ Actor Christopher Abbott Says Professor X Casting Reveal Was a ‘Bit of a Nightmare’ Because ‘A Lot of People Didn’t Know Who I Was’

By Ellise Shafer

Ellise Shafer

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Christopher Abbott felt a bit humbled by his reveal as Professor X at D23 last month. The “Girls” and “East of Eden” star will take on the iconic role in Marvel’s upcoming “X-Men” reboot, which is set to release in May 2028.

Speaking to New York Magazine in a robe at the Russian and Turkish Baths in New York City, Abbott admitted that the event was “a bit of a dream and a nightmare” for him.

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