Fans are speculating that Omar will play the role of Bishop.X-Men: Days of Future Past is set to be released in movie theaters on July 18, 2014.

Omar Sy has joined the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past. The French actor, best known for starring in The Intouchables, will play an as-yet-unspecified role.

As is his custom, director Bryan Singer has just announced the latest cast addition to X-Men: Days Of Future Past via his Twitter account, and it's award winning French actor Omar Sy ...

— Omar SY (@OmarSy) March 21, 2014 Director Colin Trevorrow also tweeted to confirm the casting, saying that he is "very happy to welcome" the actor.

A big name in his native France, Omar Sy has had a successful foray into Hollywood with several blockbusters but the actor and comedian says mastering English as a new language remains a challenge.