# Marvel Casts 'Game of Thrones' Star for New 'X-Men' Movie

> Peter Claffey, known for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', joins X-Men film as Beast in 2028.
- Title: Marvel Casts 'Game of Thrones' Star for New 'X-Men' Movie
- Summary: Peter Claffey, known for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', joins X-Men film as Beast in 2028. Peter Claffey will play Beast in the 2028 X-Men movie, marking…
- Keywords: peter claffey, x-men, beast, marvel, 2028, a knight of the seven kingdoms, knight edge media, mister sinister, professor charles xavier, jean grey, rogue, cyclops
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/x-men-beast-casting-peter-claffey-game-of-thrones
- Author: Elijah Gonzalez
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:08:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: peter claffey, x-men, beast, marvel, 2028, a knight of the seven kingdoms, knight edge media, mister sinister, professor charles xavier, jean grey, rogue, cyclops
## New X-Men Casting
Peter Claffey has been cast as Beast in the 2028 X-Men film.
## Claffey's Background
Claffey, an Irish actor known for Sir Duncan in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', graduated from Bow Street Academy for Screen Acting in 2020.
## Other Casting News
Renate Reinsve reportedly met with Marvel about playing Moira MacTaggert, though she previously said she wouldn't fit in a Marvel movie.
## Full Cast Details
The film features Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Maya Boyd as Storm, Asa Germann as Angel…
## Key takeaway

Peter Claffey will play Beast in the 2028 X-Men movie, marking a fresh start for the MCU's mutant franchise.