Christopher Abbott may already be Marvel Studios’ new Professor Charles Xavier, but the actor says he still knows surprisingly little about what awaits him in the MCU’s upcoming X-Men movie.

Abbott was officially announced as Professor X earlier this year, taking over one of the franchise’s most iconic roles following previous live-action portrayals by Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy. Despite already landing the part, Abbott revealed that he has yet to read the screenplay for the highly anticipated reboot.

“I haven’t read anything yet. Nothing,”

Abbott said while discussing the film. “I’m not even being coy. It’s true, I haven’t read anything.”

While Marvel is apparently keeping details close to the vest, Abbott made it clear that he is excited about joining the project and working with director Jake Schreier.

“But I’m excited to work with Jake Schreier, I think he’s a great director and that cast is really, really good,” Abbott continued. “I can’t wait, I love the X-Men.”

Abbott did get an early taste of Charles Xavier during the audition process. The actor initially read for the role over Zoom before participating in a more extensive test that included costume work. He described the material he performed during the process as “very human,” although it remains unclear whether those scenes will actually appear in the finished movie.

That could provide an interesting indication of how Marvel Studios and Schreier are approaching Professor X. Charles Xavier possesses one of the most powerful mutant abilities in the Marvel universe, but some of the character’s most memorable stories have centered on his complicated relationships with his students, fellow mutants and longtime friend and ideological rival Magneto.

Abbott’s comments also suggest that Marvel is still keeping major story details away from at least some members of the cast. With the movie not scheduled to arrive until 2028, there is still plenty of time before cameras begin rolling.

The upcoming X-Men movie will introduce Marvel Studios’ primary version of the mutant team following years of individual mutants and characters from Fox’s X-Men universe appearing throughout the MCU.

Abbott will lead the team as Charles Xavier alongside a new generation of X-Men, with Jake Schreier directing after previously helming Thunderbolts*.

For Abbott, the opportunity also marks another chance to enter the Marvel universe after appearing as The Foreigner in 2024’s Kraven the Hunter. This time, however, he’ll be stepping into a considerably larger role as the leader and founder most closely associated with the X-Men.

And even without seeing the script yet, Abbott already sounds ready to get started.

“I can’t wait,” he said. “I love the X-Men.”

One of the most recognizable landmarks in Hollywood has already been updated following the massive merger that brought Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount together under Skydance.

The iconic Warner Bros. water tower at the studio’s Burbank lot now features the words “A Skydance Corporation” underneath the classic Warner Bros. logo, marking one of the first major visual changes following the completion of the deal.

The change came quickly. The merger officially closed Tuesday, October 6, and workers were already updating the Warner Bros. tower the same day.

The newly combined company will operate under the Skydance name, with David Ellison serving as chairman and CEO. The merger brings Warner Bros., Paramount and a massive collection of entertainment brands under the same corporate umbrella.

Warner Bros. will retain its historic studio identity, which is reflected on the updated tower. Rather than replacing the Warner Bros. name or logo, “A Skydance Corporation” has simply been added beneath it.

It also creates a direct visual connection between two of Hollywood’s most famous studio lots. Following Skydance Media’s takeover of Paramount Global in 2025, the Paramount Pictures water tower was similarly updated with “A Skydance Corporation.”

Now both Paramount and Warner Bros. carry the Skydance designation.

The newly formed Skydance includes Warner Bros. Pictures, Paramount Pictures, DC Studios, HBO, CBS, CNN and numerous other television and cable properties. Its streaming portfolio includes HBO Max and Paramount+, while its collection of franchises stretches from DC and Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, Top Gun, Mission: Impossible and Transformers.

Skydance officially described the combination as the creation of a new global entertainment company built around both creativity and technology.

While the long-term impact of the merger will take years to fully unfold, the change to the Warner Bros. water tower provides an immediate and highly visible symbol of Hollywood’s new landscape.

For generations, the Warner Bros. water tower has represented one of the industry’s most storied studios. The Warner Bros. shield is still there, but it now comes with four words signaling the beginning of a new era:

“A Skydance Corporation.”

Marvel Studios may be facing a tight turnaround to complete Avengers: Secret Wars ahead of its scheduled December 2027 release.

Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson/Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently revealed that he expects to return to work on Secret Wars after completing his upcoming Broadway run in Macbeth.

Mackie is set to star in the Broadway production beginning in 2027, with the run expected to keep him occupied through July. Speaking about what comes next, Mackie confirmed that Avengers work will be waiting for him once the production concludes.

“So once I finish on Broadway, I’ll go to finish up all the Avengers stuff for Secret Wars,” Mackie said.

The comment is particularly interesting considering Avengers: Secret Wars is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 17, 2027. If Mackie is still completing work on the film after July, Marvel could have roughly five months between his return and the movie’s theatrical release.

That doesn’t necessarily mean principal photography will continue until that point. Mackie could be referring to additional photography, reshoots or scenes specifically involving Captain America. He could also complete some of his work before beginning Macbeth. Marvel Studios has not officially detailed the production schedule.

Still, the timing adds to questions surrounding just how ambitious Marvel’s schedule for Secret Wars has become.

Reports have previously suggested that principal photography may not begin until early 2027. The Russo Brothers have also spent much of 2026 completing Avengers: Doomsday, which is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026.

Secret Wars will follow just one year later and is expected to serve as the culmination of Marvel Studios’ Multiverse Saga. A movie of that scale will likely require extensive visual effects and post-production work, making the increasingly compressed production timeline notable.

For comparison, Avengers: Doomsday completed principal photography more than a year before its scheduled theatrical release, although additional photography continued afterward.

There has already been speculation that Secret Wars could eventually move from its December 2027 release date, but Marvel Studios has not announced a delay. For now, December 17, 2027 remains the official date.

Mackie’s comments don’t confirm that a delay is coming, but they do provide a clearer picture of how late work on one of Marvel’s biggest movies could continue.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters December 18, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027.