Fan CastingThe Astonishing X-Men (READ SYNOPSIS BEFORE CASTING)

Xavier has sent letters to several young mutants in hopes they will come to his school. Beast at this point is an adult who is already a big furry lion man, he's also been friends with Xavier for years. It takes place during the early creation of Xavier's school. It shows each of the students perspectives of how they got their letters to come to the school and shows each of their arrivals. Kitty Pryde, who is very proud to be a mutant receives her invitation, and when she realizes what it means for her, she decides to bring her BFF Bobby, who has yet to tell his parents that he is a mutant. Warren, who is very fortunate to be born into wealth, is still not accepted by his father for his mutant ability. When he gets his letter, he tells his father there is nothing he can do to stop him from going. Jean's powers are just starting to form and when sensed by Xavier, he makes sure she comes to his school because he is very afraid of what she might do if not led in the right direction. Cyclops, who has since been expelled from his Highschool for his mutant ability destroying parts of the school has already been at Xavier's school training as the first X-Men.