The original X-Men movie came out in 2000, at a time when superhero films were considered box office duds.
The superhero movie landscape has changed a lot since the days of the first X-Men film.
When asked if he would consider reprising his role as Kelly in the reboot, Davison was enthusiastic but skeptical of the possibility.
The film featured actor Bruce Davison in the role of Senator Robert Kelly, who is in favor of passing anti-mutant legislation in congress before Magneto transforms him into a mutant himself.