John Boyega Open to X-Men Role in MCU

John Boyega, known for his role in Star Wars, has expressed interest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the character Bishop from the X-Men series. During a panel at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2), Boyega revealed that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had previously asked him which character he would like to play, but Boyega did not have an answer at the time. A fan suggested he play Bishop, a time-traveling mutant with energy absorption powers, which Boyega agreed to enthusiastically. Bishop, created by John Byrne and Whilce Portacio, first appeared in The Uncanny X-Men #282 in 1991 and was featured in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Boyega's openness to the role marks a shift from his previous focus on indie films, indicating a potential move to the MCU. However, this is not a confirmation of any casting, as discussions are still in early stages.