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‘X-Men’: ‘Hunger Games’ Actor Ben Wang Circling Iceman Role in Marvel’s Reboot

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After battling it out in the arena in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” and leading the latest “Karate Kid” installment, Ben Wang is circling another major franchise: Marvel Studios’ “X-Men” reboot. Ben Wang, star of 'Karate Kid: Legends' and 'The Long Walk,' is in talks for the role. Covered by 5 outlets: 2 lean left, 3 are centre.

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  1. Times of India Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    Ben Wang eyed for Iceman role in ‘X-Men’ reboot

    Ben Wang is reportedly in consideration for the role of Iceman in the upcoming X-Men reboot. Other actors like Gabriel LaBelle, Jackson Kelly, and Rhenzy Feliz are also being evaluated for the same role. Wang is a Chinese-American actor known for his roles in various films...

  2. Film-News.Co.Uk Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Ben Wang in talks to play Iceman in X-Men

    Ben Wang is being tipped to play Iceman in the X-Men franchise.

  3. Gamesradar Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Karate Kid: Legends star in talks to play Iceman in MCU X-Men movie

    Ben Wang is reportedly "circling" the role

  4. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    ‘X-Men’: ‘Hunger Games’ Actor Ben Wang Circling Iceman Role in Marvel’s Reboot

    After battling it out in the arena in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” and leading the latest “Karate Kid” installment, Ben Wang is circling another major franchise: Marvel Studios’ “X-Men” reboot. Wang is in negotiations to play Bobby Drake, aka Iceman, who was one...

  5. Gizmodo Leans left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ May Have Its Iceman

    Ben Wang, star of 'Karate Kid: Legends' and 'The Long Walk,' is in talks for the role.

  6. IGN Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Ben Wang Reportedly in Talks to Play Iceman in MCU X-Men Reboot

    The Long Walk actor Ben Wang is reportedly in talks to play Iceman in the MCU's upcoming X-Men reboot.

  7. Deadline Center Factuality: High US
    Ben Wang Circling Iceman Role In Marvel’s ‘X-Men’

    EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of the release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, where he plays District 12 tribute Wyatt Callow, Ben Wang has entered talks to play Iceman in Marvel Studios’ new X-Men movie, sources tell Deadline. Reps for Marvel couldn’t be reached for comment....

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