‘X-Men’ Star Reveals How the MCU Can Fix the X-Men

James McAvoy is the symbol of a bygone superhero era. As Charles Xavier in the premiering later this year, it looks like the X-Men merger is finally becoming official. But McAvoy isn’t jumping at the chance to revisit the role. “I’m very quick to say, ‘No, I’m done,’” he said. “Or ‘I’m not that bothered about coming back.’ Because you move forward.”

That said, perhaps any iteration of Charles Xavier — be they a variant or a future or past version — could address this complaint and create a new dynamic with Magneto that expands on their unique, heartfelt relationship. No matter how bombastic your movie is, you still need interesting people at its center. With the massive crossover that is Avengers: Secret Wars coming ever closer, now’s the perfect time for the MCU to take notes from one of the men who knows the character best.