Okay just quickly the story would follow the Ultimate X-Men route particularly Volume one (As I see it as the perfect X-Men story line for the first film)anyway it would follow that story apart from one key feature in that story line.... No Wolverine.
Shock Horror? Well I'm a believer that an X-Men movie can be a good movie without Wolverine, Now I'm a massive Wolverine fan but I'm also a fan of the original X-Men line up, So taking out Wolverine, Storm and Colossus from the Ultimate X-Men original line up but keeping the basic story.
Clark Gregg - Charles Xavier/Professor X
Okay I give you all a second......... Okay?, I mean sure why not? it's not like this is really going to happen but I mean picture him without hair, We all know he can play the smart guy that has the situation under control and I can totally see in a wheelchair and suit contacting his X-Men through telekinetic's.
Xavier Samuel - Scott Summers/Cyclops
Now I know people will say "That sucks" but remember the team are supposed to be young (Although he is 29 he looks younger)as this is the first time the team assembles, Xavier is a handsome guy and if bulked up some plus Cyclops's spectre he would look the part with a little stubble added.
I remember Xavier in 'Loved Ones' a 'Horror' movie in which he is captured by a crazy ass girl and her dad for a make shift prom at their creepy ass home, During this film Xavier showed he can act and the whole escape stage showed he has what it takes to give off a struggling leader vibe.
Amber Heard - Jean Grey/Marvel Girl
She's hot as hell, But she can act and she can more importantly I can see Wolverine wanting to get into bed with her which would be important for sequels, With her hair dyed to the right hint of red and a sexy costume she could look good as well as act well as Jean Grey.
Sean Faris - Hank McCoy/Beast
Amber Heard's co-star in 'Never Back Down' he has the 'I'm so sad and alone' trait and the 'Although I'm a loner I could kick your ass' trait kinda making him great for Beast I mean he would have to be either made up or have a bit of CGI use to give him the huge hands and feet but I can totally see him wearing glasses and being a super nerd, He already has the big muscle physic needed for Beast, With a little help in make up he could get his Gorilla on.
Nat Wolff - Bobby Drake/Iceman
Okay this kid has had acting experience from a young age and used to make me cringe big time when I was younger but now he's grown up I see potential for Iceman.
He could easily handle being the youngest of the team as he looks hell of a lot younger than he is at 18 and also his physic is slim and although with Bobby muscle isn't a necessity due to his ice form but yeah I can see Wolff sliding around on the ice slopes giving cheeky comments and such.
Nicholas Braun - Warren Washington III/Angel
This guy has popped up in movies all over the place, And I never saw this casting but I can now picture him with blonde hair (Long or not) and a 16' wing span, The whole rich kid thing would be easily acted.
I can see this guy flying up and around a Sentinel.
Depending on what you guys this of this I'll do Magneto's Brotherhood later on :)