Marvel Studios' X-Men Movie Casts Kit Connor as Cyclops
A new report reveals that Marvel Studios has found its new Cyclops in Warfare actor Kit Connor, who will star in the next X-Men film.
Marvel Studios has secured Kit Connor to take on the role of Cyclops in their upcoming X-Men film, reports suggest. Deadline is the source of this news, stating Connor will portray Scott Summers, the character also known as Cyclops. Jake Schreier, the director of Thunderbolts, is leading the project and has been diligently working on it for the past year.
The studio has been cautious in their casting process, speaking with several potential candidates over the summer. Samara Weaving has also been confirmed to play Emma Frost, with multiple rumors surrounding other X-Men roles. Connor, who is 22 years old, suggests that many cast members may be of a similar age. Additionally, Weaving is notably older than Connor and another MCU newcomer, hinting at potential romantic dynamics in the film.
With three key casting announcements made recently, Marvel's X-Men film may be closer to fruition than ever. If the full cast is confirmed by fall, the movie could be set for a 2028 release, fitting perfectly into Marvel's post-Secret Wars plans. The X-Men's return to the MCU would be a perfect fit, as they will play a significant role in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
While it remains unclear if Hugh Jackman will continue to portray Wolverine through multiverse shenanigans, one thing is certain: the X-Men are set to make a grand reentry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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