Ben Wang in Talks to Play Iceman in Marvel’s X-men Reboot

WHO:

Collider - Ben Wang, described as a star of *The Hunger Games*, is identified as the actor playing Bobby Drake/Iceman.

Screen Rant - Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot features Iceman; the article describes the actor as a “dystopian actor.”

Deadline - Ben Wang, who plays District 12 tribute Wyatt Callow in *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping*, has entered talks for the Iceman role.

Deadline - Jake Schreier is directing Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men film, according to Screen Rant’s report.

Reddit Movies - The post was submitted by Reddit user `/u/MarvelsGrantMan136`.

WHAT:

Collider - The headline says a *Hunger Games* star has officially joined Marvel’s new X-Men movie as Iceman.

Screen Rant - Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot will include Iceman, and the article says the mutant has finally been cast.

Deadline - Ben Wang is “circling” the Iceman role; the article reports he has entered talks to play the character.

Deadline - Marvel representatives could not be reached for comment.

Deadline - The article says it had heard the names Gabriel LaBelle and Jackson Kelly, but the supplied excerpt ends before explaining their connection.

WHERE:

Deadline - Wyatt Callow is identified as a District 12 tribute in *The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping*.

HOW:

Deadline - The report attributes the information about Wang’s talks to sources who spoke to Deadline.

(UPDATED November 2, 2026 20:09 UTC)

Ben Wang has entered talks to play Iceman in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot. Wang plays District 12 tribute Wyatt Callow in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Jake Schreier is directing the film, though Marvel representatives could not be reached for comment.