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Kit Connor looks to be the next actor to join the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe. The rising star, best known for the TV series “Heartstopper,” is being eyed to play Cyclops in Disney and Marvel’s upcoming “X-Men” reboot. Cyclops, whose government name is Scott Summers, hones his powers through powerful beams of energy from his […]

variety.com ·2026-08-06

Kit Connor in Talks to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot

We haven't written up this one. Variety has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Eyed to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men Reboot hollywoodreporter.com

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