Recasting Original X-Men Movie If It Came Out Today
5. Sofia Boutella - Mystique
Is there really anyone else who'd be able to convincingly pull off Mystique's physicality?
Boutella shot to fame in Kingsman: The Secret Service as a deadly killer with blades for legs, and it was her incredible athletic prowess that made her such a standout in the role.
She then appeared in Star Trek Beyond - in a less demanding, but still action-heavy role - before being cast in the upcoming reboot of The Mummy, as the titular character. In short, her remarkable physical performances have become her USP, and Mystique is a character that will require a skillset of this nature.
Action-heavy moments aside, she displayed a captivating seductive charm in Kingsman, and this is crucial here; Mystique's biggest asset is her ability to get people on her side with relative ease, so the actress playing her will need to emanate confidence.
And if taking a potentially ridiculous character (complete with knife-legs), playing the role seriously and making it work doesn't scream confidence, then what does?