Henry Cavill inspires the artwork of an iconic X-Men ’97 villain

X-Men ’97 is the new animated show from Marvel. So far, the show has received rave reviews from critics and fans alike. With a new episode coming out every week, there is much to look forward to.

The plot picks up immediately after the events of X-Men: The Animated Series, which ended in 1997. It chronicles the team of mutants as they come to terms with the loss of Professor Charles Xavier, their leader.

Almost three decades later, the animated series will see the return of their nemesis, Magneto. The villain’s new look has become a talking point, sporting flowing white hair. His costume also bears a large M on the front.

Cavill reimagined as the iconic villain (Source: The Witcher)

Magneto’s new look is reminiscent of Geralt of Rivia, which Henry Cavill played in The Witcher. Unsurprisingly, it has also inspired a number of fan art pieces.

BossLogic, one of the most popular digital artists on social media, shared a peek at his latest artwork. It showed Cavill as the live-action version of the Marvel villain, with his hairdo similar to that of Geralt’s.

Cavill is not new to playing famous roles such as Superman and Sherlock Holmes. As of now, he is not part of the MCU, but there are rumors. Given his popularity and penchant for such roles, it is not out of the equation.

Magneto marks his mark on X-Men ’97

With Charles Xavier out of the picture, the mutants are left without a leader. The Professor’s nemesis fills in the role effortlessly, as he inherits Xavier’s assets.

Since Erik Lehnsherr, also known as Magneto, was introduced in the comics, he has come to be loved by the masses. He has a troubled past, being a survivor of the Holocaust, and has been shaped by his experiences. However, his relationship with Xavier has always stood out.

The villain steps up in the new show (Source: X-Men ’97)

Lehnsherr’s past comes back to haunt him in the new animated series. Only this time, he is on a path of redemption, even though his real test would be to not stray from this path.

Created by Beau DeMayo, the first episode of the show premiered on March 20th. A live-action version of the series might not be on the cards at present, but Cavill would be a popular choice to play the character, as seen from the art.