Fans of the original "X-Men" comics or the popular animated TV series from the 1990s likely have a very distinct version of iconic villain Apocalypse in their minds. That version most definitely did not mesh with early images of the character in which he looked like a purple knock off of a Power Rangers bad guy. However, the latest trailer for Bryan Singer's "X-Men: Apocalypse" gave fans a better look at the looming Big Bad and he comes across decidedly less cartoonish.
Yet despite the turn in the right direction, actor Oscar Isaac admits that not everyone is going to like his version of the character. Speaking with Black Film, Isaac noted that his Apocalypse may not be exactly what you're expecting.
"When someone says Apocalypse without referring a comic book, it's a very general question," Isaac said. "They may want to state which is their favorite version of Apocalypse, but he's my favorite version of Apocalypse."
Isaac continued by explaining that Singer and writer/producer Simon Kinberg's iteration of the character "took inspiration from many sources" and whittled it down to those they found most interesting. That isn't a huge surprise as filmmakers normally mix and match different pieces of a character's backstory for their on screen adaptation.Given Isaac's impressive track record in Hollywood (he's never turned in a bad performance), fans should approach this new version with a sense of optimism, even if the final product is precisely what they wanted.
We still don't know how much of Apocalypse's established backstory will be included in the film (alien technology and intergalactic travels?). However, other aspects are being kept intact such as his Egyptian roots, the general belief that he is the world's first mutant and his notorious Four Horseman. Additionally, his ability to manipulate his molecules (super growth) was showcased briefly in the trailer. So don't worry too much, fans, this won't be an unrecognizable version of one of your favorite X-Men characters.
"X-Men: Apocalypse" hits theaters on May 27.
