Who Should Play The X-Men In The MCU
4. Magneto - Javier Bardem
Magneto is one of the most iconic villains in Marvel, but when introduced to the MCU he will be going up against a lot of stiff competition. It's important that despite this he still feels like a genuine threat. One of the best ways to establish Magneto in this light is to cast someone with an intimidating onscreen presence, and Javier Bardem would be a perfect option.
Bardem has built his career on playing compelling villains, each one having been received with high praise. If he were to bring the same commitment and quality that he established in films such as Skyfall and No Country For Old Men, then Erik would not only be a believable opponent for the X-Men, but possibly one of the MCU's best antagonists.
Bardem is very skilled at taking roles that could be dull and bringing a real purpose to them. This sense of drive and desire is something that Magneto has always required, and he would suit it perfectly.