Forces of Geek is reporting that former Bond Girl, Rosamund Pike, may be being considered for the role of Emma Frost in the upcoming X-Men: First Class. How did they come to this conclusion?
Apparently, Pike (who appeared in Die Another Day, An Education and Pride and Prejudice), who has been a fan favorite for the role, was spotted around Lucinda Syson’s offices. Lucinda worked as First Class director Matthew Vaughn’s casting director on Kick-Ass and Stardust.
FOG also reports that Pike was seen carrying a copy of X-Men Origins: Emma Frost…
The more casting news and rumors that surface, the more confused I become over the direction they are taking this film. James McAvoy seems to be a bit young for Professor Xavior if they still want to include the “First Class” of X-Men (i.e. Cyclops, Beast, Ice Man, Angel, Marvel Girl). But now, with the rumor of Rosamund Pike being cast for an Emma Frost role I am really starting to wonder which X-Men lineup they plan to go with. Don’t get me wrong, I think Pike would actually make a great Emma Frost, but I was kind of looking forward to the true X-Men original line up…
Yes, I know, Emma Frost could very well just be a minor character – but this all just seems a bit odd to me. At this point, I am going to just sit back and see who else’s name gets dropped down the casting rumor pipeline and wait for confirmations from FOX!
X-Men: First Class is aiming for a June 2011 release.