Nightcrawler Almost Had An Appearance In X-MEN: DOFP

Nightcrawler Almost Had An Appearance In X-MEN: DOFP

X-Men Days of Future Past was close to having the character make an appearance, hit the jump to hear what Alan Cumming had to say on the matter.

By D117 - Sep 24, 2013 07:09 PM EST
Source: geektyrant



Of course rumors have popped up about his return in early months, but Cumming sets the record straight as to why he wasn't available.

There was a time when it was maybe going to happen, but I wasn't available so it didn't happen. I really loved that film I was in, don't get me wrong, I thought it was a great film, but it wasn't my favourite experience of my life.


So there you have it, what do you think? Leave your thoughts in the usual place.
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ThePresidentGaming
ThePresidentGaming - 9/24/2013, 7:37 PM
That would have been good.
ezio619
ezio619 - 9/24/2013, 7:41 PM
as a huge nightcrawler fan, this makes me sad,he was great but anyways,heres toDOFP BLOWING OUR MINDS!!
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 9/24/2013, 7:45 PM
I really didn't expect to see Nightcrawler in DoFP because in the original comic book his character was DEAD!



However it would've been neat to see him going up against some of Trask armed forces while delivering goods to the children in the Mutant Concentration Camps!

The good news about Days of Future Past is that there's a high chance of seeing a more traditional X-Men line-up!

Nightcrawler, Gambit, Colossus, Jean, Scott, Beast and Wolverine are all very well alive.

As for the Brotherhood...

Sabertooth, Blob, Toad, Mystique and even Juggeraut are all around roaming somewhere!

I love planning ahead. :)
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 9/24/2013, 7:46 PM
Nightcrawler, Gambit, Colossus, Jean, Scott, Beast and Wolverine are all very well alive (In the 70's that is)
TheAmazingSpidey63
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 9/24/2013, 7:46 PM
@ezio - All that you said, dude, ditto.

Man, I REALLY hope we get Nightcrawler back in these films. Cast another actor; doesn't seem like Cumming will come back to do it again (which is unfortunate). But the guy is getting a bit old and for Kurt, we need young blood to play the swashbuckling, suave, kick ass elf. Here's to Nightcrawler....

PsychoManiacJacky
PsychoManiacJacky - 9/24/2013, 7:49 PM


So why didn't they just replace him then? There are many other great actors that could play Nightcrawler. He is definitely a fan favorite from the films. What about even Ray Park taking the helm as Nightcrawler?
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 9/24/2013, 7:51 PM
It all depends on what timeline a sequel to Days of Future Past takes place. If the next film is set in the 80's there's a high chance of us seeing a much younger nightcrawler it seems as if all the X-Men films are taking place 10 years apart!

First Class: 60's

Days of Future Past: 70's

(Wherever they go next) 80's I think there's a good chance we'll see Sinister next. I think it'll be best to save Scott and Jean for a the sequel. It'll add more girth to the story of how they joined the X-Men (in singer's universe that is) By having sinister capture a young Scott and Jean would be somewhat like a rescue mission/birth of a new team.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 9/24/2013, 8:01 PM
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
X-Men: First Class (2011)
X-Men (2000)
X2: X-Men United (2003)
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
The Wolverine (2013)
Days of Future Past (2014)
X-Force (2017)

(TBA)

Magneto Solo Film

Would be pretty dope to see Fassbender construct and build the society of Genosha.

TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 9/24/2013, 8:09 PM
I forgot to mention Deapool too! lol What the heck is happening with that movie?? C'mon Fox give it the green light!

I'd also be open towards seeing a Scott Summers/Family Origins. It wold be nice to see the film end with Scott's father setting coordinates to find earth in search of being reconnected with his two sons.
RockBottom
RockBottom - 9/24/2013, 8:32 PM
Come on guys! Give Nightcrawler some love!
Gnyah123
Gnyah123 - 9/24/2013, 9:41 PM
I do agree with most people when they say x-men films focus on wolverine TOO much cyclops should be the leader he shouldn't of died in xmen 2
BANE5000
BANE5000 - 9/24/2013, 9:42 PM
Wouldve been kool to see him on screen again, i dont see why they couldnt just get another actor is Cummings wasnt to keen on playing the elf again
BrowniesExplode
BrowniesExplode - 9/24/2013, 10:30 PM
Alan cumming stated that the only reason he didnt do this film is because of the make up.
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 9/25/2013, 5:27 AM
Not a huge fan of his. He made a great Night Crawler though! Would have been kool to see him in the mix..
Odin
Odin - 9/25/2013, 7:08 AM
Son of a BITCH!
SuperSpiderMan5778
SuperSpiderMan5778 - 9/25/2013, 4:41 PM
fawk alan cummings they should've fawking recasted his faggot ass with someone who is actually passionate about executing a brilliant performance and not be such a gay diva
deamon
deamon - 9/26/2013, 12:10 PM
He hated 6h makeup, that's what he's takling about.
SuperiorMrGod
SuperiorMrGod - 9/26/2013, 4:48 PM
he was a horrible Night Crawler anyhow
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 10/13/2013, 11:37 PM
Could have replaced the actor.
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