Evan Peters Cast in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' as Quicksilver

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Director Bryan Singer took to his official Twitter account today to announce the addition of Evan Peters to the cast of the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past. Peters will play Quicksilver, the young mutant with the incredible ability of super speed.

Quicksilver has also been at the center of rumors swirling surrounding The Avengers 2, leading many to speculate that Peters could indeed be heading to that project as well. Of course, there is a problem. Though both Disney/ Marvel and Fox have a right to the character; however, Marvel is not allowed to mention much surrounding his backstory (as Magneto's son), and Fox is not allowed to reveal his involvement with The Avengers. Thus, we could be looking at two completely different portrayals of Quicksilver. Interestingly enough, Singer has recently changed his official Twitter announcement to remove a nod to The Avengers 2.

Learn more at EW and in the video embedded below!

Do you think Evan Peters is a good fit for X-Men: Days of Future Past? Are you excited for the film in general?