Going back to 2000’sX-Men, the franchise helped kick-start the superhero movie genre.
It also featured a stellar cast over the years.
Look back on what might have been with some of the actors who were almost cast in theX-Menfilms.
After helming the first twoX-Menfilms he was getting ready to prep the third which would tackle the popularDark Phoenixstoryline.
Even more exciting, theywere pursuing Sigourney Weaverfor the role.
It’s a real shame that version never came to fruition.
Kevin Nash - Sabretooth
Sabretooth is a popular villain andprimary antagonist of Wolverinein the comic books.
It’s not surprising, then, that they turned to the world of wrestling to fill the part.
The mutant with teleportation abilities gave us an amazing opening action scene when he attacks the White House.
While Embrydid discuss the partwith the filmmakers, Alan Cumming was eventually cast.
However, the role was a substantial one in the 2000 film which was played byOscar-winning actress Anna Paquin.
However, it was apparently another young actress that was first offered the role.
Rachel Leigh Cook (She’s All That) was given the rolebut turned it down.
To be fair, this was long before superhero movies were a sure-thing.
David Harbour - Blob
David Harbour is becoming quite a popular face in comic book films.
But years ago, he almost had his first superhero role in anX-Menfilm.
Harbour auditioned for the role of Blob inX-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Harbour hilariously tried to show off his impressive gut to the filmmakers, thinking it appropriate for the part.
But the move backfired as they decided Harbour might be too out of shape for the part.
Josh Holloway - Gambit
Gambit has been a fan-favoriteX-Mencharacter for years.
There have been hopes of seeing him on the big screen for years.
James Mardsen did a good job in the first three films, but without much to work with.
Caviezel claims he was actually cast but ultimately had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts with his filmFrequency.
Brad Pitt - Cable
Deadpoolwas a breath of fresh air in the superhero genre.
The first film ended with the enticing promise ofCablejoining the sequel.
While Ryan Reynolds seemed made for the role of Deadpool, many actors were considered for Cable.
One of the biggest names linked to the part was Brad Pitt.
Pitt met with the filmmakers and seemed keen on the part but couldn’t fit it into his schedule.
He did, however, have ahilarious cameo inDeadpool 2.
Angela Bassettseemed like perfect casting for the weather-controlling mutant.
While Bassett no doubt would have been amazing in the part, she later joined the MCU inBlack Panther.
The problem with that reasoning is that wolves and wolverines are completely different animals.
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