# Kit Connor in talks to play Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men film 2026-08-06T22:10:20+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kit Connor is in talks to play Scott Summers, or Cyclops, in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men film, Cinema Express and The Times of India report. The film will be directed by Jake Schreier, with Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo writing the script and Kevin Feige producing. Sadie Sink is linked to Jean Grey, while Samara Weaving is set to play Emma Frost. Sink’s casting has not been officially confirmed, according to Cinema Express. The Times of India reports that the film could arrive in 2028 and become the first standalone X-Men release from Marvel Studios since Disney acquired 21st Century Fox. Cyclops was previously played by James Marsden and Tye Sheridan. Cinema Express says Marsden will reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday. Connor is known for Heartstopper and also starred in Warfare. ## Coverage - cinemaexpress.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Cyclops, Hollywood, Kit Connor, Marvel, X-Men Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kit-connor-in-talks-to-play-cyclops-in-marvels-x-men-film/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kit-connor-in-talks-to-play-cyclops-in-marvels-x-men-film/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.