These two actors also treated fans to incredibly nuanced portrayals bolstered by the enthusiasm and charisma both brought to the role.
Fans were first spoiled by Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, each of whom turned in incredible performances as the two characters we’re discussing.
It will be exciting to see what Feige and company do with these two iconic characters.
Years later, X-Men: First Class introduced us to younger versions of Xavier and Lehnsherr (portrayed by James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, respectively).