Giancarlo Esposito has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. During a panel on the Thunder Stage at CCXP in Mexico City, Esposito said that he was now a part of the MCU. While there was speculation that he'd be taking up the role of Professor X in the new version of "X-Men,

Esposito confirmed that he had been cast in an upcoming superhero movie during a recent CCXP panel, according to Collider. The actor, who is usually known for playing infamously intimidating bad guys from across pop culture, had previously been fan-cast to play the MCU’s version of Charles Xavier.

Giancarlo Esposito, perhaps best known for playing Breaking Bad antagonist Gus Fring, has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in an undisclosed role. Per The Wrap, Fring announced that he's joining the MCU on stage at CCXP in Mexico City. The actor's role in the MCU has yet to be revealed, but Esposito said it's "better than you can imagine."

For years, people have speculated that Breaking Bad actor Giancarlo Esposito will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but his exact rol

Esposito appeared as Gus Fring on 26 episodes of “Breaking Bad,” then reprised the role on the prequel series “Better Call Saul” for 34 episodes. He told British GQ earlier this year that he is highly interested in playing Gus for a third time in a prequel series about the villain.