Nicholas Hoult, who played younger Beast in Fox's X-Men films, had nothing but kind words to say about Kelsey Grammer returning as older Beast in the MCU.

So Beast fans can look forward to the blue-furred mutant jumping back into action at the end of next year, but has Nicholas Hoult ever had discussions with Marvel Studios about reprising the character. He gave a simple, one-word response:

Nicholas Hoult confirms Marvel did not approach him to reprise Beast in Avengers: Doomsday, endorsing Kelsey Grammer’s return alongside original X-Men stars.