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.

Nicholas Hoult is "excited" Kelsey Grammer’s Beast is returning for Avengers: Doomsday - though has insisted he himself will not be reprising his role as the younger Beast in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster.