Peter Claffey to Play Beast in Marvel’s X-men Reboot, Fans React

WHO:

Coming Soon - Reports say Irish actor Peter Claffey has been chosen to play Hank McCoy, also known as Beast, in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot.

Knight Edge Media - The outlet reports exclusively that Peter Claffey has been cast as Hank McCoy/Beast.

Knight Edge Media - Claffey rose to fame playing Sir Duncan the Tall in HBO’s *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*.

Knight Edge Media - The reported X-Men cast also includes Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Asa Germann as Angel, and Maya Boyd as Storm.

Knight Edge Media - Adam Driver is set to play the main villain, Mister Sinister.

Knight Edge Media - Kelsey Grammer played Beast in *X-Men: The Last Stand* and is set to return as the character in *Avengers: Doomsday* from the 20th Century Fox universe. Nicholas Hoult played a younger version of Beast in the *X-Men: First Class* trilogy.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - The report says Marvel Studios has selected an actor for a major role in its X-Men reboot; fans have already expressed opinions about the reported casting.

Knight Edge Media - Claffey was fancast as Beast by many fans after Jeff Sneider first rumored him for the role, through *The InSneider*.

Knight Edge Media - Charles Melton dropped out of consideration to play Kakashi Hatake in the live-action *Naruto* movie. The article says Melton tried to make both projects work by re-teaming with director Jake Schreier for D23 but could not.

WHERE:

Knight Edge Media - Production on the X-Men reboot is expected to begin in the UK.

WHEN:

Knight Edge Media - Production is expected to begin in early 2027.

Knight Edge Media - *X-Men* is slated to reach theaters on May 5th, 2028.

HOW:

Knight Edge Media - The outlet says it received exclusive information that Claffey was cast.

Knight Edge Media - Marvel Studios could not be reached for comment.

(UPDATED October 26, 2026 04:10 UTC)

Irish actor Peter Claffey is reportedly set to play Hank McCoy, better known as Beast, in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot. Claffey rose to prominence as Sir Duncan the Tall in HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and fans had already suggested him for the role after an earlier rumor. The reported cast includes Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Asa Germann as Angel, and Maya Boyd as Storm. Adam Driver is reportedly set to play the main villain, Mister Sinister. Production is expected to begin in the UK in early 2027, with the film slated for theaters on May 5th, 2028. Kelsey Grammer previously played Beast and is set to return in Avengers: Doomsday, while Nicholas Hoult portrayed a younger version. Marvel Studios could not be reached for comment.