TMDb/X-Men: Apocalypse Movie Oscar Isaac reveals why he took the X-Men: Apocalypse role and why the painful 40-pound suit made it an excruciating experience. April 4, 2026 AceShowbiz - X-Men: Apocalypse star Oscar Isaac recently shared the true motivation behind his decision to portray the film's villain. He told GQ in a 2023 interview that he accepted the role of Apocalypse because he "just wanted to do a big movie" after working on smaller projects, and he was excited by the initial concept art and the idea of playing a villain who was "like a god.