Vought’s superheroes and Marvel’s mutants are getting closer. The Boys and its spin-off Gen V keep sending talent to the MCU, and the latest recruit takes flight as Angel.
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Marvel Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Actor | Asa Germann |
| Role | Warren Worthington III / Angel |
| Project | Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot |
| Release | May 5, 2028 |
| Milestone | 10th The Boys actor in the MCU |
| Known from | Sam Riordan in Gen V and two episodes of The Boys Season 4 |
Who Is Angel?
In the comics, Angel is a wealthy young man with feathered wings who hides his mutation until he joins the X-Men. He debuted in X-Men #1 in 1963, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and was recruited by Cyclops and Iceman for the original team. Germann’s Sam Riordan in Gen V was a tragic, super-strong student prone to hallucinations, which shows his dramatic range.
The Full Roster: The Boys Stars in the MCU
| Actor | The Boys role | MCU role |
|---|---|---|
| Karl Urban | Billy Butcher | Skurge (Thor: Ragnarok) |
| Erin Moriarty | Starlight | Hope Shlottman (Jessica Jones) |
| Colby Minifie | Ashley Barrett | Robyn (Jessica Jones) |
| Giancarlo Esposito | Stan Edgar | Sidewinder (Captain America: Brave New World) |
| Clancy Brown | Prof. Brink (Gen V) | Surtur (voice) |
| Tilda Swinton | Voice of Ambrosius | The Ancient One |
| Kumail Nanjiani | Himself | Kingo (Eternals) |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Voice of Xander | Nick Fury |
| Charlize Theron | Stormfront (in-universe film) | Clea |
| Asa Germann | Sam Riordan | Angel (upcoming) |
Interesting Notes
The Direct points out that Theron’s Clea hasn’t been seen since the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness post-credits scene, with rumors suggesting a return in Avengers: Doomsday because incursions are central to the plot. That’s a rumor, not a confirmation. The outlet also hopes Esposito’s Sidewinder gets more to do after the post-Secret Wars reset, which is also opinion.
Keep up with casting news in our MCU updates and streaming and TV coverage on Technosports. For the show’s background, see The Boys on Wikipedia.
FAQs
Q1. Who is Asa Germann playing in the MCU?
He’ll play Warren Worthington III, also known as Angel, in the 2028 X-Men reboot.
Q2. When does the X-Men reboot release?
It’s scheduled for May 5, 2028.
