@anjali.filmiChristopher Abbott confirms he hasn't read a single page of the X-MEN script yet, but the anticipation is real. He's eager to collaborate with director Jake Schreier, calling him a great director and noting the cast is really, really good. The actor can't wait for the work to begin because he loves the X-Men franchise.
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A man in a light grey suit, white shirt, and dark tie is the focus. He appears to be in a dimly lit, formal setting, possibly an office or lounge. His expression is serious, with furrowed brows and a slight frown. A pocket square with a striped pattern is visible in his suit jacket.
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2Christopher Abbott Tom Pelphrey Professor X audition@anjali.filmiChristopher Abbott confirms he hasn't read a single page of the X-MEN script yet, but the anticipation is real. He's eager to collaborate with director Jake Schreier, calling him a great director and noting the cast is really, really good. The actor can't wait for the work to begin because he loves the X-Men franchise.
View original postPhoto by @anjali.filmi· Oct 3, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· Christopher Abbott
A man in a light grey suit, white shirt, and dark tie is the focus. He appears to be in a dimly lit, formal setting, possibly an office or lounge. His expression is serious, with furrowed brows and a slight frown. A pocket square with a striped pattern is visible in his suit jacket.
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