Michael Jackson wanted to play in X-Men
At the annual film industry conference, PRODUCED BY, held from June 3 to June 5 at Walt Disney Studios in Los Angeles, an interesting story about the King of Pop was discussed.
Ralph Winter (59), producer of the X-MEN film series, said at the conference that when they were first looking to cast an actor for the film, Michael Jackson was interested in collaborating.
X-Men is an action and fantasy film, based on Marvel comics. But Michael wasn’t interested in any role in the movie. He wanted the role of Professor X, the leader of the X-Men. The character for this part has been compared to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, the civil rights leader of African Americans. X-Men: First Class is the story of powerful, mutated creatures who are persecuted by humans. Professor X tries to create a world where humans and mutants can live together in peace by guiding his people.
In the end, the role of Professor X—named Charles Xavier—was given to Patrick Stewart. After the third installment of the film, James McAvoy took over the role.
Michael never played this part, but can’t we imagine a close-up of his big, captivating eyes as Professor X, when trying to save the Earth using telepathic power?
Source: eMJey.com / moviefone.co.uk
In the end, the role of Professor X—named Charles Xavier—was given to Patrick Stewart. After the third installment of the film, James McAvoy took over the role.
Michael never played this part, but can’t we imagine a close-up of his big, captivating eyes as Professor X, when trying to save the Earth using telepathic power?
Source: eMJey.com / moviefone.co.uk