Fans finally know who will be playing mutant villain Apocalypse – the mysterious figure seen in the post credits sequence of “X-Men: Days of Future Past.”
AccessHollywood.com has confirmed that Oscar Isaac has been cast as the movie villain, also known as En Sabah Nur. In the “X-Men” comics, the character is often referred to as the first mutant.
Oscar Isaac at A Golden Globe Awards After Party on January 12, 2014 in Beverly Hills (Getty)
The actor will join Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy (who are all expected to return) in the 1980’s-set Bryan Singer-directed movie.
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The 35-year-old actor, who grabbed Hollywood’s attention with his lead role in “Inside Llewyn Davis,” will also appear in the upcoming “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”
“X-Men: Apocalypse” is slated to hit theaters on May 27, 2016.
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