Marvel has reportedly found its new Cyclops. 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor lands 'X-Men' role

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Set us as preferred Marvel’s new X-Men team appears to be coming together.“Heartstopper” star Kit Connor is reportedly Marvel Studios’ pick to play Scott Summers, the mutant hero also known as Cyclops, in its upcoming “X-Men” reboot.

According to Deadline, the film’s director, Jake Schreier, and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige had met with a number of candidates before landing on the British actor.Marvel did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Cyclops is one of the leaders and founding members of the X-Men.He needs to wear special eyewear — usually goggles or glasses — to control the beams of energy that blast from his eyes.

The character was previously portrayed by James Marsden in Fox’s original “X-Men” film trilogy (2000, 2003, 2006) as well as in the 2014 crossover “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” Tye Sheridan played a younger version of the character in “X-Men: Apocalypse” (2016) and “Dark Phoenix” (2019).Movies Yes, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has one post-credits scene.

Here’s how it sets up Spidey for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars.’Marsden is among the original “X-Men” actors set to reprise their roles in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday.” Connor’s casting follows recent reports that Samara Weaving has landed the role of Emma Frost in the upcoming “X-Men” film.Created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne for the comics, the mutant-villain-turned-hero is a powerful telepath also known as the White Queen.

The character has previously appeared onscreen in “X-Men: First Class” (2011) portrayed by January Jones.With his “X-Men” casting, Connor would join his fellow “Heartstopper” and “Heartstopper Forever” star Joe Locke in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Locke made his franchise debu...