Professor X’s mansion is getting more full by the minute: Deadline reports that Kit Connor is being considered for the role of Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in the upcoming MCU X-Men reboot. He’ll join the very confirmed Sadie Sink as Jean Grey as well as the rumored Samara Weaving as Emma Frost in director Jake Schreier’s new take.
Kit Connor began acting at a young age, but became internationally known for his starring work in the Netflix series Heartstopper. Cyclops, previously played by James Marsden and Tye Sheridan, serves often as a leader to the X-Men team, with the mutant ability to shoot powerful energy blasts through his eyes.
Upcoming X-Men Reboot
The full mutant line-up may be revealed as soon as next week during Disney’s D23 convention. The X-Men reboot is expected to be a part of the MCU, which has been expanding its roster of characters and stories in recent years. With Kit Connor being considered for the role of Cyclops, fans are eagerly awaiting more news about the upcoming film.
Past X-Men Movies
In the meantime, fans can check out our full ranking of the X-Men movies, which includes classics like X-Men and X2: X-Men United, as well as more recent releases like Deadpool and Logan. The ranking may need to be updated soon, depending on how the new MCU X-Men reboot is received by fans and critics.
The X-Men franchise has a long history of producing exciting and action-packed films, and with Kit Connor potentially joining the cast, the upcoming reboot is sure to be highly anticipated. As more news is released about the film, fans will be eagerly awaiting the chance to see their favorite characters come to life on the big screen once again.
Pixel P. Snarkbyte, widely regarded as the “Shakespeare of Sh*tposts,” is a video game expert with a unique knack for turning pixels into punchlines.
Born in the small town of Respawn, Pennsylvania, Pixel grew up mashing buttons on an ancient NES controller, firmly believing that “blowing into the cartridge” was a sacred ritual passed down through generations.
Pixel P. Snarkbyte: proving that life, much like a buggy open-world game, is better with a little lag-induced chaos.
