According to "Deadline", Michael Fassbender (Inglorious Basterds) has been offered the role of Magneto in the upcoming film, "X-Men: First Class".

Although the only confirmed casting announcement, as of yet, is James McAvoy as Professor X, there have been rumors that Ben Walker (Flags of Our Fathers) has been linked to the film as well. he would be playing the role of the young Hank McCoy/Beast.

Also possibly connected to the film are Rosamund Pike and Amber Heard.