If it weren't for X-Men: First Class casting news, would there be anything to write about? Kevin Bacon is reportedly in talks to star in Matthew Vaughn's rapidly filling up X-Men prequel as the main villain. Because in the prequel Magneto (Matthew Fassbender) isn't all bad and, as a result, someone needs to bite the dust before the credits roll. Or something. If a deal is worked out, it would mean the comic adaptation would have its first major American performer on board and -- even better -- give a whole new generation of actors the chance to star in Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. [Deadline]
