Kevin Bacon joins X-Men: First Class

[T.ROSS]

Yes, it’s true. Sources confirm that Kevin Bacon has joined Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men: First Class cast. Details of his role are being kept under wraps, but sources tell us he will play a villain, sparring against protagonists Charles Xavier, played by James McAvoy, and Magneto, Michael Fassbender’s role. It’s not clear who Bacon’s character is specifically, or how he’ll figure into the X-Men universe, but it will be fun to watch. Deadline Hollywood first reported this last week.

Also joining the team is up-and-comer Jennifer Lawrence who received raves earlier this year for her leading role in the Sundance smash Winter’s Bone. The 19-year old actress will play Mystique, the role originated by Rebecca Romijn in the X-Men trilogy. The Hollywood Reporter first reported this news today.

Twentieth Century Fox declined to comment on either casting addition. Filming is set to begin this summer in London.

Link to article below..

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/07/15/x-men-first-class-kevin-bacon-joins-the-cast/

-T.ROSS

[Sheridan Passell]

I expect him to sizzle on screen.

Kevin Bacon vs egg head Professor X - what a tasty fight.

[twaddington]

your yolks crack me up

[dnwilliams]

silly sausage

[dalmatianjaws]

When Tremors came on network television in America the narrated tagline was, "There are some new visitors in town, and they won't stop til they bring home the bacon."

[dnwilliams]

'He's been on the Moon for three years - he knows that rock well'

[T.ROSS]

'He's been on the Moon for three years - he knows that rock well'

Thats great! Nice reference!

[dnwilliams]

We should do a series of pun taglines with movie star names