The actor has reportedly passed on playing Beast in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot, throwing the film’s D23 plans into uncertainty. Charles Melton has reportedly passed on the role of Beast in the ‘X-MEN’ reboot film. Beast remains one of the original five X-Men from Marvel Comics’ 1963 debut alongside Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, and Angel. Marvel Studios has not officially commented on Melton’s reported exit or on the D23 announcement timeline. Additional rumored cast members include Adam Driver in an unspecified villain role and Cailee Spaeny as a potential Rogue.