Ben Wang in talks to play Iceman in Marvel's X-Men reboot
The actor is negotiating to take on the role of Bobby Drake in the studio's upcoming superhero film.
At a glance
- Wang is negotiating to play Iceman, a founding X-Men member
- The role is for Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot
- Wang recently appeared in The Hunger Games and Karate Kid films
Ben Wang is in negotiations to play Iceman in Marvel Studios' forthcoming X-Men reboot, according to Variety. The character, whose real name is Bobby Drake, was one of the founding members of the X-Men team.
Wang recently appeared in "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" and starred in the latest "Karate Kid" film.
Why it matters
Marvel's X-Men reboot represents a major franchise project, with casting choices drawing significant industry attention.
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