Fans Are Not Too Happy With Giancarlo Esposito's Condition to Play Professor X in the MCU

This portrayal, immortalized on screen by Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy in the X-Men film series, has been consistent throughout decades of comic book history. In its vast cinematic universe, Marvel has yet to unveil its version of the X-Men following the acquisition of 21st Century Fox. However, whispers of early development stages for a new X-Men film have been circulating.

Online reactions to Esposito's conditional interest in the role were as explosive as anyone would have expected them to be. Fans took to social media platforms, with some expressing disappointment and others speculating on the feasibility of a Professor X who can walk, referencing the character's history of having the ability to use his legs in certain comic book arcs.

Critics and advocates of Esposito debated the implications of changing such a fundamental aspect of Xavier's character, with discussions ranging from accusations of ableism to debates on creative freedom in adaptation. At this point, Esposito must be wishing he never replied to that question, given how some fans have blown it out of proportion.

Here are some of the reactions to Esposito's reply:

Still, there's enough reason to believe that we might get to see Giancarlo Esposito's Professor X. Marvel Studios is well known for its willingness to tweak and twist the lore of its source material, so there's still a chance that it could entertain such a notion.

Of course, the more acceptable solution would be to cast Esposito in another role entirely, one befitting his stature yet unburdened by the controversy of deviation from established canon. Ultimately, comic fans and purists can only hope that Marvel won't retcon one of the biggest X-Men characters simply to satisfy the conditions of an actor who wishes to play this role.

As much as we love Esposito, we cannot possibly support his flawed vision for the man who gave mutants a safe haven from the world of humans.