Nicholas Hoult, known for his portrayal of Beast in the X-Men franchise, has shared his reaction to Kelsey Grammer's return as the character in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. Hoult expressed his excitement about seeing Grammer reprise the role, acknowledging Grammer as the Beast he grew up watching.
Hoult's Reaction to Grammer's Beast
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Hoult stated, "Kelsey was a great Beast. He was the Beast I saw when I was a kid, along with the other actors that they're bringing back, Patrick and Ian and James and all them." His comments highlight the nostalgia and appreciation for the original X-Men cast members returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
X-Men Reunion in Avengers: Doomsday
The Avengers: Doomsday roster includes several actors reprising their roles from the early X-Men films, including Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Magneto, James Marsden as Cyclops, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, and Rebecca Romijn as Mystique. This reunion of iconic characters has generated considerable buzz among Marvel fans.
Hoult added, "Those were the characters that I got to watch in X-Men movies. I'm excited to see what they do with it. It'll be fun to see how they incorporate those characters into that world." His enthusiasm reflects the anticipation surrounding the integration of the X-Men universe into the broader MCU.
Hoult's Legacy as Beast
Kelsey Grammer first played Hank McCoy/Beast in 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand. Nicholas Hoult later took on the role of a younger Beast, starting with 2011's X-Men: First Class. Both actors shared the role in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past, with Hoult portraying the character in the past and Grammer in the future timeline, solidifying their place in X-Men cinematic history.