Kit Connor Cast as Cyclops in MCU X-Men Film
The casting of Kit Connor as Cyclops confirms a key member of the X-Men lineup for the MCU's Mutant Saga, following the recent addition of Samara Weaving as Emma Frost.
Reporting from 1 source: Cinema Today.
Kit Connor has been cast as Cyclops in the new X-Men film for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to Deadline. The movie, directed by Jake Schreier, follows recent reports of Samara Weaving joining as Emma Frost. Marvel has not officially commented on the casting.
Kit Connor, known for his breakout role in the Netflix series Heartstopper, is set to play Scott Summers, also known as Cyclops, in the upcoming X-Men film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The report from Deadline indicates that director Jake Schreier, alongside Marvel president Kevin Feige, selected Connor after interviewing numerous candidates.
Cyclops, a founding member of the X-Men who debuted in the 1963 comic The X-Men #1, wields optic blasts from his eyes. Connor's recent credits include a major role in A24's war film Warfare and a part in the live-action adaptation of Elden Ring, directed by Alex Garland. Marvel has not yet issued an official statement regarding the casting.
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