Marvel Studios Has Apparently Found Its Cyclops
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Kit Connor, known for Netflix's Heartstopper and the film Warfare, has been cast as Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men film directed by Jake Schreier.
- Casting for the film has been ongoing all summer, with a small group of actors tested in July before Connor was chosen after several weeks of deliberation.
- The film's release date is not yet announced, and the full cast remains unconfirmed, with a possible announcement expected at Disney's D23 convention next week.
- Connor has notable voice acting credits, including roles in The Wild Robot and HBO's His Dark Materials, showcasing his range ahead of this major live-action role.
- Details about other cast members and plot remain under wraps, with Marvel protecting key spoilers related to the film and other upcoming projects.
