AceShowbiz - Marvel stunned fans with an intricate livestream revealing the star-studded cast for the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday," bringing back beloved faces from the original "X-Men" series among others.

The pulled in over 9 million views on platforms like YouTube and X, maintaining an audience of 100,000 viewers at a time for a marathon five-and-a-half-hour event.

The livecast's slowly unfolding revelations kept fans on their toes, with Marvel's methodical pace reminiscent of the "Game of Thrones" ice melt event. While the event tested patience, it undeniably amplified suspense and excitement.

Key returning cast members include Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, and James Marsden as Cyclops.

Additionally, Kelsey Grammer will reprise his role as Beast, last seen briefly in "The Marvels." Channing Tatum, who finally embodied Gambit in 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine," also joins The Avengers cast, further exciting fans who long awaited his portrayal.

This crossover is monumental not just for nostalgia but for the potential deaths or narrative twists these characters might face under the direction of Joe and Anthony Russo. Speculations abound whether Stewart's Professor X and McKellen's Magneto will play significant roles or act as heralds for more critical plot points involving Robert Downey Jr.'s Dr. Doom.

Moreover, "Avengers: Doomsday" will feature familiar faces from the previous phases like Chris Hemsworth, Simu Liu, and Tom Hiddleston. Missing from the list are prominent names like Tom Holland, Hugh Jackman, and Ryan Reynolds, indicating more surprises could be in store or reserved for future projects.

Besides setting a theatrical release for May 1, 2026 for "Doomsday", Marvel has lined up other anticipated releases, including "Thunderbolts," "Fantastic Four: First Steps," and "Spider-Man 4," laying the groundwork for an expansive and interlinked MCU journey.

The return of these legendary "X-Men" characters not only enriches the Avengers narrative but also offers closure and a new phase for fans of the Fox series, merging two beloved universes into a spectacular cinematic experience. Keep an eye out as production kicks off in London next month.

Here are the confirmed cast during Marvel's livestream:

• Chris Hemsworth - Thor
• Vanessa Kirby - Invisible Woman
• Anthony Mackie - Captain America
• Sebastian Stan - Bucky
• Letitia Wright - Black Panther
• Paul Rudd - Ant-Man
• Wyatt Russell - U.S. Agent
• Tenoch Huerta Mejia - Namor
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach - The Thing
• Simu Liu - Shang-Chi
• Florence Pugh - Yelena Belova
• Kelsey Grammer - Beast
• Lewis Pullman - The Sentry
• Danny Ramirez - The Falcon
• Joseph Quinn - Human Torch
• David Harbour - Red Guardian
• Winston Duke - M'Baku
• Hannah John-Kamen - Ghost
• Tom Hiddleston - Loki
• Patrick Stewart - Professor X
• Ian McKellen - Magneto
• Alan Cumming - Nightcrawler
• Rebecca Romijn - Mystique
• James Marsden - Cyclops
• Channing Tatum - Gambit
• Pedro Pascal - Mister Fantastic
• Robert Downey Jr. - Doctor Doom