‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Eyed to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men Reboot
Actor Kit Connor is reportedly in talks to portray Cyclops in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot.
The brief
Entertainment outlets reported that Heartstopper and Elden Ring actor Kit Connor is being eyed for a major role in Marvel Studios' eagerly awaited X-Men project. Industry coverage specifies that Connor is in talks specifically to play the character Cyclops, a central figure in the mutant superhero team.
While some reports framed the casting as a certainty, other outlets noted that Connor is currently eyed or in talks for the role rather than officially confirmed. Marvel Studios has not yet issued a formal announcement regarding the casting of Cyclops or any other X-Men characters for the reboot.
The specific details surrounding production timelines and the wider ensemble cast remain undisclosed in current reports. Future updates will depend on official confirmations from Marvel Studios or representatives for the actor regarding whether the talks result in a finalized deal for the X-Men film.
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Quick answers
Who is reportedly being eyed to play Cyclops?
Heartstopper and Elden Ring actor Kit Connor is in talks for the role.
Which project is the casting for?
Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men movie reboot.
Has Marvel Studios officially confirmed the casting?
No official announcement has been made by Marvel Studios regarding the casting.
Coverage (13)
- ‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Eyed to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men Reboot The Hollywood Reporter · 3h ago
- Kit Connor in Talks to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot Variety · 3h ago
- Kit Connor Will Play Cyclops in MCU’s X-MEN Movie Yahoo · 3h ago
- ‘X-Men’ movie eyes Kit Connor for Cyclops role Entertainment Weekly · 3h ago
- The Most Important X-Men Member Has Been Cast Yahoo · 3h ago
- The Most Important X-Men Member Has Been Cast Esquire · 4h ago
- Marvel's X-Men Reboot Eyes Heartstopper And Elden Ring Actor To Play Cyclops Yahoo · 4h ago
- Kit Connor in Talks to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Reboot Variety · 4h ago
- Kit Connor Is Your New Cyclops as Marvel Studios' X-Men Movie Reveals Latest Casting IGN · 4h ago
- Heartstopper's Kit Connor set for major MCU role in the eagerly-awaited X-Men reboot Digital Spy · 4h ago
- Marvel Studios Has Apparently Found Its Cyclops Gizmodo · 4h ago
- ‘Heartstopper’ Star Kit Connor Eyed to Play Cyclops in Marvel’s X-Men Reboot The Hollywood Reporter · 4h ago
- ‘X-Men’: Kit Connor Eyed For Cyclops Role In Upcoming Marvel Studios Pic Deadline · 4h ago broke it first
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