Released in 2000, X-Men is the film that can easily be considered the torchbearer of the golden age of superhero movies. More precisely, the concept of a team of superheroes was popularized by the first X-Men movie. This was the first time we ever witnessed the X-Men in action outside the pages of comic books, and trust me when I say it, the cast and characters for this project made it even better.

From the righteous and charismatic Professor X to Magneto's sinister and dark aura, the acting in this movie was as perfect as the October sun. So, in this article, let's dive into our nostalgia and give our rightful remembrance to the cast of X-Men!

The leader of the X-Men and the man behind the brains of the team is none other than Charles Xavier (aka Professor X). If you have seen the later X-Men movies, especially X-Men: First Class where James McAvoy played the role of Professor X, you will agree with me that the older version of him, played by Patrick Stewart, is the perfect actor for him. Or I should rather say that James was a perfect younger actor for the world's most popular telepath.

As soon as this film was released, Stewart became a sensation as well as an instant hit among X-Men fans for his exceptional charm and charisma, which was as if Professor X himself stepped out of the comic books and onto our screens.