Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Kit Connor Reportedly Set as Cyclops in Marvel's X-Men Reboot
Marvel is making a new movie about the X-Men, a team of superheroes from comic books.
A young actor named Kit Connor, who stars in the Netflix show Heartstopper, is reportedly going to play Cyclops.
Cyclops is a hero who shoots powerful beams of energy from his eyes.
He wears a special visor or sunglasses to control his power.
The new movie will have a younger cast, including Sadie Sink as Jean Grey.
Another actor, Samara Weaving, is also reported to play a character named Emma Frost.
Jake Schreier is directing the movie, working with the head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige.
The X-Men will also appear in another big movie called Avengers: Doomsday later this year.
Marvel has not officially confirmed the news yet, so we have to wait for an official announcement.
Deadline reports Kit Connor was chosen by Marvel Studios to play Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in the X-Men reboot, though other coverage describes him as 'in talks' or being 'eyed' for the role.
Director Jake Schreier and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige reportedly met multiple candidates before selecting Connor last week.
Sadie Sink is attached as Jean Grey, while Samara Weaving reportedly landed the role of Emma Frost; Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo are writing the screenplay.
James Marsden is confirmed to reprise Cyclops in Avengers: Doomsday, releasing in December, alongside returning X-Men actors Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Rebecca Romijn.
Marvel Studios and Connor's representatives have not commented on the reported casting, and a formal announcement is expected in the coming weeks.
- Who
- Kit Connor (reportedly Cyclops), Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Samara Weaving (Emma Frost, reported), director Jake Schreier, and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige
- What
- Kit Connor is reported to have been selected to play Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot, with some outlets reporting he is merely 'in talks'
- When
- Connor was reportedly selected last week; a formal casting announcement is expected in the coming weeks; Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for December release
- Where
- Not specified in the articles
- Why
- Marvel Studios is rebooting the X-Men/Mutant saga with a younger cast after Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in 2019
- Film
- Marvel's X-Men Reboot
- Reported Role
- Scott Summers / Cyclops
- Actor
- Kit Connor
- Director
- Jake Schreier
- Jean Grey
- Sadie Sink (attached)
- Emma Frost
- Samara Weaving (reported)
- Screenwriters
- Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo
- Related Film
- Avengers: Doomsday (December release; James Marsden confirmed as Cyclops)
