Kit Connor reportedly eyed as Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men reboot

The Story in Brief

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.

The Indian Opinion

The loudest version of this story treats an unconfirmed casting report as a completed deal, while some fan commentary reduces Marvel’s reboot to familiar faces and nostalgia. The facts are narrower: Connor is reportedly in talks, and the studio has yet to announce its lineup. The real test will be Marvel’s formal cast reveal, followed by whether the new team can offer more than another round of origin stories.

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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.

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