Harry here briefly.... I've got some more updates to go, but I need to get back in line quickly! So this info comes from a casting sheet that specifies the types wanted for a movie or character. Here it is...
"X-MEN" has spanned three generations and inspired countless books, graphic novels, spin-offs, toys and an animated TV series. Previous breakdown delivered in NY 3/24/99.
[CYCLOPS] Handsome X-Man. Classic hero type, late 20s. Cyclops has been with Xavier the longest and takes his work very seriously. Engaged to Jean Gray...
[JEAN GRAY] Beautiful and intelligent scientist. Also an X-Man. She has telepathic and telekinetic powers. Engaged to Cyclops and yearned for by Wolverine. Late 20s...
[STORM] A regal earth mother type; African American woman. This X-Man controls the elements. Beautiful and mysterious. Late 20s to early 30s...
[MYSTIQUE] A beautiful woman covered in iridescent blue scales with solid yellow eyes. Mystique is able to morph into anyone. She is one of the evil mutants, a foe of the X-Men...
[ROGUE] A beautiful young girl with very expressive eyes who has the ability to absorb the life energy from anyone. She is shy and doesn't really know her place with the X-Men yet. 18-early 20s...