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Peter Claffey Reportedly Cast as Beast in Marvel’s X-Men Reboot

Caleb Williams at Knight Edge Media reports the Irish actor will play Hank McCoy; Marvel Studios has not confirmed the casting.

By CrowdLevels News Desk | Published October 25, 2026 at 1:25 p.m. CDT
Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell appear in an official HBO Max interview
Image Credit: HBO Max

Peter Claffey has reportedly been cast as Hank McCoy, better known as Beast, in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot.

Caleb Williams at Knight Edge Media reported the casting Sunday, citing sources. Marvel Studios has not confirmed Claffey’s involvement.

HBO Max paired Claffey with Dexter Sol Ansell for the cast interview below.

Watch Peter Claffey in HBO Max’s Cast Interview

Watch HBO Max’s complete Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell interview on YouTube.

Source: Caleb Williams at Knight Edge Media.

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