Leaked reports from Hollywood this morning suggest that Marvel Studios is in the final stages of casting for its highly anticipated X-Men reboot. Rumors are circulating that the studio has narrowed its choices for the iconic roles of Professor X and Magneto to a list of Oscar-winning actors.

This reboot is expected to be a cornerstone of the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Fans have been speculating for months about how the "mutants" will be integrated into the existing storyline following the events of Avengers: Secret Wars.

An official announcement is widely expected at the upcoming D23 Expo. Until then, the studio has maintained its typical secrecy, though sources say the new film will focus on a younger team of X-Men than previous iterations.