Days of Future Past Actors from original trilogy on First Class sequel with Days of Future Past

[psylockolussus]

Yeah but remember the future has to look dark and bleak and most of the X-Men should be dead. It wouldn't have that same feeling if everyone is back and kicking...
but yeah a team fight against a Sentinel would be amazing.

I don't think most of the X-Men should be dead, they could just say hundreds/thousands of mutants were killed or captured by the Sentinels, or they could just go with some of the students being captured and killed. But they don't necessarily have to kill Colossus, Iceman, Rogue, Storm, etc. And if most of the X-Men should be dead, then no need to bring back Cyclops and Jean Grey.

 

[X-Maniac]

I have mixed feelings about Halle returning. She certainly isn't important in any way to the storyline of the movies, but it would be nice to see as many of them back as possible. At the same time, I wouldn't mind if she died off screen. Famke/Jean is the leading lady of the original series, so I think it's more important that she return. With so many characters, there's no real time for much character development, so the film should rely on those characters who are the most developed already.

Several points to make here.

Famke's Jean may be leading lady, but Halle is a more memorable name to the average moviegoer.

Secondly, omitting Halle/Storm has the whiff of studio politics and personal favouritism, much like the omission of Cyclops in X3.

Part of the decision is whether Halle wants to come back, but they are going to need some exciting battles against Sentinels and so far we have only Magneto (who probably sacrifices himself doing so) and Wolverine clawing away at Sentinel feet and legs (which brings to mind that dreadful hacking at the fire escape ladder in XMO: Wolverine). If we are going to see Jean/Phoenix somehow return as a physical being who is in full-on firebird mode taking out Sentinels, that would at least be giving fans some proper Phoenix at last.

We have to remember that Fox is trying to follow Disney/Marvel's Avengers pattern of having characters pop up in various films. To me, it makes sense that Jean will appear in DOFP if she appears in the Wolverine film because it is a perfect opportunity to create a link/continuous universe between the films (which some credit as contributing to the Avengers huge success).

I don't think the Marvel plan is just characters 'popping up' in various films. It's more that the films feel part of one 'universe', one single canvas, with (the massive key point) NO CONTINUITY ISSUES or contradictions.

 

[Angamb]

If Jean comes back as Phoenix, she would be as powerfull, that the sentinels would be killed in seconds, making the other x-men a bit useless compared to her, lol.

Im sure Bryan would find a way to have Jean controlled somewhere somehow, so she wouldnt be fighting the sentinels during the big team battle.

We definetly need better powers than Wolverine one, but having Phoenix would create a conflict regarding the action sequences

 

[Great Mind(s)]

I wouldn't mind a final action scene where Phoenix bird destroys a bunch of Sentinels

 

[Super Film]

I may be in the minority here, but to see Anna Paquin come back and give us a taste of that southern sass that she's been giving in True Blood, I'd be one happy camper.

 

[psyonic]

I hope Rogue returns in DoFP. Anna is more than capable of being more like her comic counterpart. It would be amazing to see Rogue evolve into her more assertive persona, I bet living in a dystopian future will toughen anyone.

 

[NanaT]

I think it depends partly on where they are going with the franchise after DoFP. Are there going to be more stories set in the past, with scope for younger versions of Storm, Cyclops, etc? Are they going to have a changed future so that Marsden's Cyclops can suddenly be alive and where Halle can also be back as Storm?

There's a question mark over Halle's Storm appearing in DoFP, judging from comments on here and all the talk that Bryan won't want to work with her

It will partly depend on whether Halle herself wants to come back for what won't be a pivotal role in the story, but more of the usual (special effects visuals).

Three returning actors (Stewart, McKellen, Jackman) doesn't sound like many, and only two of those play characters who can fight against Sentinels (Xavier's telepathy is useless against Sentinels).

I don't think Halle will be as picky as she was in 2006. My saying that doesn't mean I was against Halle making demands for her character to be expanded. I actually admire her for wanting some substance to her character instead of just standing there being told "the rest will be added in post". I'm happy she felt that the character was important enough to be portrayed better. But like I said I doubt she'll be choosy this time around as X-Men Days of future past is a blockbuster waiting to happen and the last time she was in one of those was 2006, ironically with XM:TLS. And Halle won't bite the hand that fed her. Really hope she comes back, I miss Storm!

Also regarding your point about special effects that could be one reason why the producers might bring her back. Storm has always carried the major effects pieces in Singer's films (X1: fight against toad, train station fight, X2: Xjet dogfight, cerebro rescue) And like you said so far we have Magneto and Wolverine as the only useful X-men in the future. there is a high chance that they may include storm/Halle because of the special effects for the film. To think Storm has appeared in three X-Films and they still haven't even touched on the potential of storm's power. I'm still waiting for her to create, a thunderstorm, hailstorm etc.

I personally doubt that Famke/phoenix will be in this for longer than a extended cameo. As her character's presence will require explaining. And I don't think they'll have enough running time for that kind of exposition.

 

[Angamb]

I may be in the minority here, but to see Anna Paquin come back and give us a taste of that southern sass that she's been giving in True Blood, I'd be one happy camper.

you are not the only one.

There are many fans of Rogue out there and on this board, and we can see on the poll that many of us want her back. so no, you arent alone.

fingers crossed that either her or Ellen comes back. I'd be happy with one of the two.

I think the teams from the future needs a younger x-woman, so it has to be one of these two characters.

 

[marvelrobbins]

I think there Is good chance of younger X-Woman(most likely Rogue) working with Wolverine In future part of film and possibly being time traveler If they keep Wolverine
In future.Bringing back Anna Paquin and having her and Hugh jackman work together allows Bryan Singer to call back to first X-Men.

 

[SterlingDee]

Several points to make here.
Famke's Jean may be leading lady, but Halle is a more memorable name to the average moviegoer.

Very true, but we have to remember that Halle's celebrity and Oscar win failed to get her an important role in X2 and X3. And now, her name has diminished in value since even X3. She's now had SIX flops/disappointments in a row since X3 (Perfect Stranger, Things We Lost in the Fire, Frankie & Alice, New Year's Eve, Dark Tide, Cloud Atlas). There is a very good chance that Movie 43 will make it 7 (it's a sketch movie and being dumped in January...both bad signs).

Fox may not see her name has bringing that much value to the franchise any more, especially now that they have soon-to-be 2 time Oscar nominee (and favorite to win) Jennifer Lawrence.

Halle is also one of the only cast members not have had a successful project since X3: James (Enchanted, 27 Dresses, Hop), Famke (Taken, Taken 2), Anna (True Blood), Ian (Hobbit), Hugh (Real Steel). She's more of a tabloid star than anything.

 

[SterlingDee]

Several points to make here.
I don't think the Marvel plan is just characters 'popping up' in various films. It's more that the films feel part of one 'universe', one single canvas, with (the massive key point) NO CONTINUITY ISSUES or contradictions.

Good point. Popping up was a bad choice of word on my part lol. Hopefully, Jean's cameo will serve some actual importance and not just be a throwaway cameo (but I suspect it will be some inconsequential dream or hallucination, unfortunately). If it could somehow connect Wolverine to DOFP that would be awesome!

 

[NanaT]

Very true, but we have to remember that Halle's celebrity and Oscar win failed to get her an important role in X2 and X3. And now, her name has diminished in value since even X3. She's now had SIX flops/disappointments in a row since X3 (Perfect Stranger, Things We Lost in the Fire, Frankie & Alice, New Year's Eve, Dark Tide, Cloud Atlas). There is a very good chance that Movie 43 will make it 7 (it's a sketch movie and being dumped in January...both bad signs).

Fox may not see her name has bringing that much value to the franchise any more, especially now that they have soon-to-be 2 time Oscar nominee (and favorite to win) Jennifer Lawrence.

Halle is also one of the only cast members not have had a successful project since X3: James (Enchanted, 27 Dresses, Hop), Famke (Taken, Taken 2), Anna (True Blood), Ian (Hobbit), Hugh (Real Steel). She's more of a tabloid star than anything.

Its funny how despite Halle box office disappointments studios are still hiring her to make movies, and its not like its ensemble movies. for example her next movie The Hive has her as leading lady. And no doubt Sony (the studio financing the film) will no doubt promote Halle's name to death.

Anyway back on topic. I think what X-Maniac means is that Halle is a name actress and is most likely to be recognised by fans than Famke would be. Despite everything, (bad films, real life drama, etc) Halle Berry does have quite a large fanbase I think even bigger than Famke's. That's why despite as you said not having 'an important role in X2 and X3' hers was the name they put on posters and hers was the most prominent character on the poster after wolverine.One more point of note is that in spite of her getting older in years she does still draw male audiences because of her beauty. Don'y know how long she'll be able to live off that though.

 

[Majik1387]

I just don't see Halle as a shoe-in whatsoever. That's not to say she's out, but I don't see Fox or Singer clamoring to get her back asap.

 

[JP]

I just don't see Halle as a shoe-in whatsoever. That's not to say she's out, but I don't see Fox or Singer clamoring to get her back asap.

Singer? Nah. Fox? Of course. She and Jackman were the faces of the franchise. We as X-Men fans may not have liked her, or how the movies portrayed the character, but the general public LOVES her as Storm.

 

[NanaT]

I just don't see Halle as a shoe-in whatsoever. That's not to say she's out, but I don't see Fox or Singer clamoring to get her back asap.

I agree with you. I am merely just speculating. However, I'm hoping that the character has been written in and thus warrants Fox and Singer having to 'clamor to get her back asap'.

 

[Mulholland-Jr]

Yeah, but she's not that big anymore and has a string of flops to her name in recent years.

 

[JP]

Yeah, but she's not that big anymore and has a string of flops to her name in recent years.

She's no longer an audience draw, but back in the white wig in an X-MEN film she'd certainly still be.

 

[NanaT]

Yeah, but she's not that big anymore and has a string of flops to her name in recent years.

Her character, at least under Singer's direction, has never carried the movie so unless Singer was looking for a reason to pursuade Fox not to include her, then I don't see that being a problem.

I mean RDJ didn't have a great career when they cast him as Iron Man. I know bad comparison but i couldn't think of anyone else.

 

[marvelrobbins]

Anna Paquin and Rebecca Romijn are more likely to be first on Bryan Singer's list over Halle Berry.Hell If fox were to let Bryan Ignore the Last Stand James Marsden and Famke janssen
would be more on Bryan's list than halle.

After Patrick Stewart and Ian Mckellen signed and Hugh jackman In talk my guess If we are looking at around 3 other vets for the future scenes.

 

[Majik1387]

Hugh Jackman is confirmed, not in talks.

But yes, I also see Singer calling up Janssen and Marsden before Halle.

 

[marvelrobbins]

I said Hugh was In talk.

Halle best chance at appearing In this film Is due to fact Bryan Singer may have to Include
Last STand In film Contunity even If he doesn't make much reference to It.

 

[Hawkingbird]

If it's an alternate future, could we not have Rachel?

 

[NanaT]

Does bryan dislike Halle that much? Wow talk about holding a grudge for ten years.

If halle is not in it and I doubt Famke will be in it for more than a cameo what other adult xmen character from the previous films could they include. Not including Anna or Ellen as it will be either one or the other I think and they will need to show some other older female character in the film. i'd like to think anyways

 

[X-Maniac]

Very true, but we have to remember that Halle's celebrity and Oscar win failed to get her an important role in X2 and X3. And now, her name has diminished in value since even X3. She's now had SIX flops/disappointments in a row since X3 (Perfect Stranger, Things We Lost in the Fire, Frankie & Alice, New Year's Eve, Dark Tide, Cloud Atlas). There is a very good chance that Movie 43 will make it 7 (it's a sketch movie and being dumped in January...both bad signs).

Well, judging from all those films and her personal life, she doesn't always seem to have the best sense of judgment! I could begin to psychoanalyse, but I won't. The poor choices are obvious.

Fox may not see her name has bringing that much value to the franchise any more, especially now that they have soon-to-be 2 time Oscar nominee (and favorite to win) Jennifer Lawrence.

I think she still has name recognition as Storm. I don't mind if she is in it or not, to be honest, but they will need some heavy hitters to go against Sentinels and provide some great action scenes. A full-on Phoenix with firebird is about the only thing that could match Storm's special effects. Unless they add the Binary version of Carol Danvers (they won't be able to use the Ms Marvel alter-ego but Binary is an identity she gained in the X-Men comics after tapping into the cosmic power of a 'white hole') and then have Rogue absorb her powers.

Halle is also one of the only cast members not have had a successful project since X3: James (Enchanted, 27 Dresses, Hop), Famke (Taken, Taken 2), Anna (True Blood), Ian (Hobbit), Hugh (Real Steel). She's more of a tabloid star than anything.

Poor judgment on her part.

And it hasn't helped that Storm has been written so inconsistently in the films. She was meek and timid in X1, oddly neurotic in X2 (though the scene with Nightcrawler was a nice moment), and too angry in X3 (though she did need to be in battle mode). I could write a better Storm myself!

 

[NanaT]

And it hasn't helped that Storm has been written so inconsistently in the films. She was meek and timid in X1, oddly neurotic in X2 (though the scene with Nightcrawler was a nice moment), and too angry in X3 (though she did need to be in battle mode). I could write a better Storm myself!

I think we all could. when it comes to storm bryan and the others must have writer's block. I mean seriously. they didn't even play to the conventions of a female action hero. they had no inspiration.

You know if anyone from Fox is reading I'd be happy to write a better storyline for storm or any character fo low pay. lol