Based on a recent interview, the article reveals that Alan Cumming, who played Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United, nearly wore a more comic-book-accurate costume for the film.
Here are the key points:
- A Comic-Accurate Costume Was Tested: Cumming confirmed that he did screen tests wearing a version of Nightcrawler's classic red and black "circus outfit" from the comics.
- Why It Was Scrapped: The filmmakers ultimately decided against the full costume. The primary reason was the already grueling and lengthy makeup process, which took 8-10 hours. Adding a full suit on top of the heavy prosthetics was deemed impractical.
- Reason for Not Returning: Cumming reiterated that the arduous makeup process was the reason he did not return for the sequel, X-Men: The Last Stand.
- Potential for a Future Return: The article speculates that with the MCU's multiverse and the return of other actors from the Fox X-Men films, there's a chance Cumming could reprise his role in a future project like Avengers: Secret Wars. If he did, modern effects could potentially make it easier for him to finally wear the character's iconic costume.
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