# Kit Connor reportedly eyed as Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men reboot 2026-08-06T19:47:19+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kit Connor is reportedly Marvel Studios’ choice to play Scott Summers, or Cyclops, in its upcoming X-Men reboot. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline reports cited by Hindustan Times say the Heartstopper actor emerged after meetings and auditions, but Marvel and Connor have not confirmed the casting. Times Now News also reports that Connor was chosen last week. Jake Schreier is directing the film, with Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo writing the screenplay. Sadie Sink has joined as Jean Grey, while Samara Weaving is linked to Emma Frost. James Marsden and Tye Sheridan previously played Cyclops. Marsden is set to return in Avengers: Doomsday. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Cyclops, Hollywood, Kit Connor, Marvel, X-Men Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kit-connor-reportedly-cast-as-cyclops-in-marvels-x-men-reboot/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kit-connor-reportedly-cast-as-cyclops-in-marvels-x-men-reboot/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.