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Actor Michael Fassbender is known for his role as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto in theX-Menfranchise. Fassbender first appeared as the character in 2011’sX-Men: First Class, taking over the role from actor Ian McKellen. It served as a reboot/prequel to the original 2000 film. During an interview, Fassbender spoke about the dynamic between Charles Xavier and Magneto.
Fassbender had an interesting take on the fundamental difference between the two comic book characters who start as friends but inevitably find themselves on opposite sides in their quest for mutant rights. As a result, fans must be curious to learn about Fassbender’s comments and how the actor stepped into the role of Magneto forX-Men: First Class.
Michael Fassbender Discussed the Difference Between Charles Xavier and Magneto inX-Men: First Class
Michael Fassbenderdebuted in the role of Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto in 2011’sX-Men: First Class, directed by Matthew Vaughn. While promoting the movie, Fassbender sat down withIGN, discussing his turn as the iconic comic book character.
At the same time, Fassbender was also asked about his co-starJames McAvoycomparing Charles and Erik with Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. In response, Fassbender stated that he agreed with the comparison, but also felt that the two characters were fundamentally different in another way.
I think that Charles is just horny, and just trying to get laid. Throughout the film. He’s like human beings are cool, give them a chance because he just wants to have human being s*x.
Fassbender made the above statement, adding that his character had the exact opposite approach to Charles Xavier when it came to his views on the conflict between mutants and human beings.
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Fassbender’s comments hint at Xavier’s relationship with Moira MacTaggert, which leads to him developing a soft side for humans. In contrast, Magento is only focused on revenge, which eventually leads him to become pro-mutant and look down upon humans.
Michael Fassbender Talked Drawing From Sir Ian McKellen’s Magneto ForX-Men: First Class
In the same interview, Fassbender was also asked about taking over the role of Magento from Sir Ian McKellen, who played the character in threeX-Menfilms before him. Fassbender admitted to being a fan ofMcKellen’s performance in the franchise.
I watched and got a flavour and I liked very much what he did, but I decided to paint a new canvas.
Fassbender made the above statement, explaining although the fanbase loved McKellen’s performance, he decided not to base his portrayal on the legendary actor.
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At the same time, McKellen admitted that director Matthew Vaughn wasn’t interested in him simply playing a younger version of McKellen’s character. Instead, Fassbender based his performance on the comic books that inspired the film and the script itself, which had portrayed Magento as a revenge-driven mutant.
X-Men: First Classis streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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