Giancarlo Esposito Finally Confirmed for 'Sooner Rather Than Later' MCU Role, but as Who?

After many months of speculation, Giancarlo Esposito has been cast in an upcoming MCU project – will it be Deadpool & Wolverine

Giancarlo Esposito looking serious with red shirt and tie

Summary

Giancarlo Esposito confirmed to join Marvel Cinematic Universe, hinting at a surprise debut sooner rather than later.
Fans speculated his role as Professor X but actor teases it will be “better than you can imagine.”
Stay tuned for updates as Esposito’s casting may lead to unexpected appearance in upcoming
Deadpool & Wolverine
film.

Giancarlo Esposito had already played incredible villains in Breaking Bad and the Star Wars franchise, but now he is confirmed to be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although there have been many rumors of the actor taking the plunge with a role in the MCU, with fan-casting particularly setting him out the perfect star to take over the role of Professor X, his debut will not be as the leader of the X-Men, but will be “better than you can imagine.”

The actor confirmed his casting during a panel appearance at CCXP (as per Collider), and also hinted that it will be coming “sooner rather than later,” leading many to believe that his debut will unexpectedly come in this summer’s Deadpool & Wolverine.

This is a developing story – check back later for more information.