Could Laurence Fishburne be Marvel’s next Professor X?

Laurence Fishburne shared his thoughts on a potential Marvel role during a panel at New York Comic Con on October 12.

Speaking at a Matrix reunion event, the actor said he would be interested in portraying Professor Charles Xavier, also known as Professor X, if given the chance.

“I know that they’re talking about the X-Men now,” Fishburne told the audience. “So, at this point, I want one of two things. The first thing would be: what do you think about Laurence Fishburne as Professor X?”

The comment drew loud applause from fans, prompting host Josh Horowitz to respond, “Approved. Greenlit!”

Professor X, the telepathic leader of the X-Men, was previously portrayed by Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men films.

Marvel Studios is expected to recast the character for its upcoming integration of the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Fishburne, who has appeared in Ant-Man and the Wasp and voiced the Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, also addressed questions about joining Star Wars, saying he preferred to remain a fan rather than appear in the franchise.

Marvel has not announced casting details for its planned X-Men reboot.