This morning, the cast of the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past gathered in advance of tonight’s New York premiere to answer fan questions on Twitter, joined by writer Simon Kinberg.While (as is custom with these types of curated fan reactions) most of the answers were to innocuous or repeated questions, there was some interesting (and funny) stuff that came out during the talk, so we decided to cruise through it and assemble the best responses.We’ll skip over the stuff you’ve heard a thousand times (yes, it’s great to work with [insert whichever cast the actor wasn’t previously a part of]) and just hit some of the highlights.Who are some of your favorite X-Men characters to write for in the new film?Simon Kinberg: I love writing for Magneto for me he’s the most complex villain of any comic book — so for Michael [Fassbender] and Ian [McKellen].If superpowers were based on personality, what would be your superpower and what would be your weakness?Kinberg: I love writing for Magneto for me he’s the most complex villain of any comic book — so for Michael and Ian.How far ahead are you planning for more X-Men films?Kinberg: Right now we’re focused on the next one (Apocalypse), but we’re talking about how we can tell stories over multiple movies.So what’s the best part about shooting this whole film?Kinberg: Seeing the original cast back together again. And finally getting to put Sentinels on screen.My question is for Hugh Jackman: What made you go out for the role of Wolverine?
What is new in X-Men: Days of Future Past that you haven’t been able to explore in previous X-Men films?
Jackman:
What was the most challenging scene to shoot and what was it like working with Sir Patrick Stewart?
James McAvoy:
For Fassbender, whats your favorite Magneto moment in the films? And what redeeming traits do you think he has?
Michael Fassbender:
X-Men: First Class
Days of Future Past
Favorite bit about working with a large cast?
Fassbender:
McAvoy:
Fassbender:
McAvoy:
What research did you do for your role as Bolivar Trask?
Peter Dinklage:
Before signing on to play Bolivar Trask
, who was your favorite X-Men character?
Dinklage:
Does Trask have any redeeming qualities? Do you think he considers himself a hero?
Dinklage:
Which qualities of Professor X do you identify with the most?
#LittleKnownFact
Fans have seen photos on twitter of your adventures with Ian McKellen. What remains on your bucket list together?
Stewart:
@IanMcKellen
If you could attain your character’s powers for a week, how would you use them? Would you use them for good or evil?
Stewart:
What is it about the character that keeps you coming back to play Charles Xavier?
Stewart:
Do you approach acting in the X-Men films the same way you would as acting in Shakespeare?
Stewart:
What was it like filming with the special camera set-up they used to capture Quicksilver’s speed?
Fassbender said his favorite scene was the one in the kitchen, what do you think?
Peters:
What about quicksilver do you find most attractive?
Peters:
How long did it take to do hair and make up for your character?
Fan Bingbing:
What is Blink’s go to move in danger?
Bingbing:
Your look in the film is amazing. What did you have to do to get into costume?
What was your favorite scene to film?
Sy:
Do you have a specific routine as you get into character?
Sy:
What do you think would be the most inconvenient part of being made completely of ice?
Shawn Ashmore:
#BrainFreeze
How do you think Iceman has grown as a character from previous X-Men films?
Ashmore:
Do you actually get to do the Ice-Slide stunts?
Ashmore:
What should we know about Beast before we watch the movie?
Nicholas Hoult:
Do you ever feel like there’s a Beast inside you waiting to get out?
Hoult:
What is your favorite scene in this movie that you did?
Hoult:
@RealHughJackman
Did you have to wear anything special for when your character turns into fire?
What kind of research did you do for your character?
Canto:
If you could be any super villain who would you be?
Daniel Cudmore:
If you were a mutant in real life, what kind of skills/abilities would you want to have?
Cudmore:
Mary Poppins
Did you have any favorite X-Men characters growing up?
Josh Helman:
Evan Jonigkeit:
What inspiration did you use to prepare to play Toad?
What’s one thing about Stryker that only you know?
Helman:
What did you do when you found out you landed the role?
Jonigkeit:
Helman:
