A rumoredAvataractor addresses the reports of being looked at for one of the majorX-Mencharacters in the upcomingMarvel Cinematic Universereboot movie. Marvel Studios is finally getting closer to bringing the X-Men into the MCU on a full-time basis. AsThunderbolts*directorJake Schreier is reportedly directing theX-Menmovie, casting rumors have already been floating around about who may be getting cast as the iconic Marvel mutants.
In a new interview withComic Book Movie,Avatar. The Way of Waterstar Jack Champion was recently asked if he could address the MCU rumors that he is being looked at for the role of Scott Summers, a.k.a. Cyclops, in the MCU’sX-Menfilm. However, while Champion would love to play the next live-action version of Cyclops, theScream VIactor had the following to say about theX-Menrumors:
It’s, uh, definitely news to me. I mean, I don’t…I hope it comes true, you know. I would definitely love to play that character, but…rumours [shrugs].
What Jack Champion’s Cyclops Comments Mean For The X-Men Reboot
It’s crucial to remember that it’s currently unknown when Marvel Studios intends to release theX-Menfilm, given that they are getting to the end of The Multiverse Saga with their remaining Phase 6 projects. WhileMarvel Studios president Kevin Feige has huge X-Men plansfor the MCU, there is no release date for the reboot movie. That makes it seem highly unlikely that they have started casting for the project yet, especially if theX-Menreboot is a few years out.
As Champion claims he hasn’t heard the Cyclops rumors, it’s possible that he, at the very least, is someone Marvel Studios is looking at, but hasn’t actually made any formal offers to him, since the casting process isn’t happening as of yet. If Champion is actually in talks with Marvel Studios to star inX-Menas Cyclops,he would have to deny it regardless, especially if a deal isn’t signed yet.Based on howFeige has saidAvengers: Secret Warsleads into the X-Men era, it’s better to take anyX-Mencasting rumors with a grain of salt.
Our Take On Jack Champion’s Cyclops Comments
While it may not be anything more than a rumor,it’s also great to hear that Champion is down to play Cyclops in theX-Menreboot for the MCU, given how the mutants will be a pivotal part ofthe MCU timelinein the coming years. With the number of beloved X-Men characters who exist in the canon, there will likely be a huge number of actors auditioning for any of the mutants when the time comes around. Hopefully, Feige and Marvel Studios will have some actual official updates on theX-Menreboot movie sooner rather than later.
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Marvel’s X-Men
Marvel’s X-Men is the tentative title for the future debut of the legendary Marvel mutant superhero team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
