‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Image: James McAvoy Finally Goes Bald As Professor X
DirectorBryan Singerhas been pretty generous about sharing photos from the set ofX-Men: Apocalypse. We’ve already gotten to peek at new characters Nightcrawler (Kodi Smit-McPhee), Jean Grey (Sophie Turner), and Jubilee (Lana Condor). Now today, we have a new look at an old favorite: Charles Xavier, finally sporting his signature bald dome. See theJames McAvoybald pic after the jump.
Singer shared the James McAvoy bald image on Instagram. In it, we see McAvoy in the process of going bald to play Professor X.
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A photo posted by Bryan Singer (@bryanjaysinger) onMay 8, 2015 at 5:16pm PDT
It’s a fun progression for the character, who is bald in the comics as well as the original trilogy films, where he was played byPatrick Stewart. Although McAvoy has played the good professor twice before, he’s sported a full head of hair both times. But not only is he going bald, he’s really committing to the look. From the looks of it, that’s a full-on shave, not just a bald cap.
X-Men: Apocalypsetakes place in the ’80s — 1983, based on theReturn of the Jedisign seen in earlier set photos. That means we’re about 20 years removed fromX-Men: First Class, which took place in 1962, and about 10 years fromX-Men: Days of Future Past, which unfolded in 1973. (The “past” parts, that is.) It’s possible there’s some cool sci-fi explanation for his hair loss, but it’s also quite possible that’s just a normal thing to happen to a guy in his 50s.
Also back for the next installment areMichael Fassbenderas Magneto,Jennifer Lawrenceas Mystique,Nicholas Houltas Beast,Rose Byrneas Moira MacTaggert,Evan Petersas Quicksilver, andLucas Tillas Havok. New characters includeTye Sheridanas Cyclops,Alexandra Shippas Storm,Ben Hardyas Angel,Olivia Munnas Psylocke, andOscar Isaacas Apocalypse.
