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Michael Jackson auditioned for ‘X-Men’

‘X-Men’ producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter recall a meeting with the King of Pop, who is said to have tried at the time to play the role of Professor X in the 2000 blockbuster film directed by Bryan Singer get hold of ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ reported. Jackson is said to have visited the Fox office to speak to Singer in person about the role, giving a “carefully crafted presentation” during his unofficial audition. Shuler Donner then asked him then: “You know that Xavier is an old white man?”, Whereupon the singer is said to have replied: “Oh yes. But you know, I can wear make-up.”

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