It is inevitable that the X-Men — and their ultimate nemesis, Magneto — will make their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many have speculated how the MCU might bring in these mutants in a way that stands apart from Fox’s decades-spanning franchise. One rumor gaining popularity is that Marvel Studios will cast a black actor to play Magneto or Charles Xavier, with some reports presenting Denzel Washington as a top contender for the role of the Master of Magnetism. Whether Washington takes the role is mostly irrelevant, but Magneto’s background is a core component of his character. As a Jewish man who survived the Holocaust, his experience with antisemitism informs much of his actions. Magneto being black is not a bad idea — but if they do make him black, he should remain Jewish. What Is the Core of Magneto’s Character? Magneto, on a fundamental level, is a man who has faced oppression in one form or another all his life. He has seen the worst of humanity. As a Jewish boy, he suffered at the hands of the Nazis. As a mutant, he watched humanity declare open war on a race of people who just wanted to […]

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