X-Men: Dark Phoenix Trailer Reactions - 3 Ups And 7 Downs

4. The Cast Looks Tired

X Men Dark Phoenix Mystique
20th Century Fox

It was previously expected that X-Men: Apocalypse would mark the end of McAvoy, Lawrence, Fassbender, and Hoult's involvement in the series, with all of their contracts coming to an end. However, all four First Class stars agreed to return for one last movie, partly thanks to longtime producer Simon Kinberg stepping up to direct.

However, while admittedly a trailer doesn't give a full impression, the early signs have you questioning why they agreed, and just how much they now regret it.

Lawrence, in particular, looks like she's absolutely sick of her life every time she pops up in this trailer, but there's a weariness to McAvoy and even Fassbender's performances too; a sense they've done all they can here, and are ready to be done with it.

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