A new concept art for 'X-Men: Apocalypse' gives a look at Apocalypse's Egyptian resting place.
- Jul 4, 2015
AceShowbiz - A new concept art for "X-Men: Apocalypse" has arrived. Making its way out via EW, the photo teases the villain's tomb in Egyptian style, which means in this movie, fan favorite villain Apocalypse will wake up to wreak the havoc.
The photo features a pyramid in the center which is carved with hieroglyph and ancient ornament. It also shows men breaking into the immortal mutant's Egyptian resting place.
In the comics, Apocalypse has been alive for millennia but periodically puts himself in suspended animation. People speculate that the men who break into Apocalypse's tomb wake the lead villain up to give the greatest battle to the titular protagonists.
Director Bryan Singer had previously teased Apocalypse's arrival on set. He posted a photo of empty chair with the word "Apocalypse" written on it. "Today! #Xmen #apocalypse awakens," so read the caption in the photo. The photo may indicate that Oscar Isaac, who portrays Apocalypse, has started filming his scene for the upcoming movie.
In recent interview, the director mentioned that fans could see the younger version of some characters such as Mystique, Magneto and Jean Grey. "This is kind of a conclusion of six 'X-Men' films, yet a potential rebirth of younger, newer characters," said director Bryan Singer. "This is the true birth of the X-Men. This is how it happens," he added.
"X-Men: Apocalypse" takes place a decade after "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and is a seamless next step in the story. Charles (James McAvoy), Erik/Magneto (Michael Fassbender), Raven/Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Hank/Beast (Nicholas Hoult) are joined by young Cyclops, Storm, Grey and others to fight the awakened enemy. Written by Simon Kinberg, the movie is set for a release in the U.S. on May 27, 2016.
