Auditioned for the role of "Angel."

Auditioned for the role of Kitty Pryde.

Was considered to play "Kitty Pryde."

Josh Holloway sought the role of "Gambit," a superhero who divides fans of "X-Men" into rabid pro and anti camps. In the end, the producers decided not to include the character in the second sequel.

Was considered for the role of "Angel."

Channing Tatum auditioned for the role of Gambit, but the role was eventually cut from the film.

The "Layer Cake" director bowed out of the big-scale sci fi project.

Vogel had to turn down the role of Angel because he was already shooting Poseidon.

While Bryan Singer was still set to direct he intended to feature the villain Emma Frost/White Queen as a major character, with the role intended for Sigourney Weaver.