Hunger Games Star in Talks to Join Marvel's New X-Men Movie as Iceman

With Marvel assembling a new class of X-Men, the casting comes with the added pressure of finding actors fans will want to watch argue in a mansion for the next decade. The powers are part of the appeal, of course, but so much of the team's popularity comes from what happens between missions. These people have to live together, and saving each other's lives doesn't necessarily make sharing a home any easier.

Bobby Drake is an especially fun part of that equation. One of the original five X-Men, he brings a sense of humor to a group that can get very serious very quickly. His laid-back attitude also makes it easy to underestimate him, which tends to be a mistake when you're dealing with someone whose control over ice extends far beyond throwing a few snowballs.

Ben Wang has entered talks to play Bobby Drake, better known as Iceman, in Marvel Studios' new X-Men movie, according to new reports. The Karate Kid: Legends and The Long Walk star would take over the role previously played by Shawn Ashmore in Fox's movies. His deal has not yet closed, however, and according to the report Marvel representatives could not be reached for comment.

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