Marvel Studios’ X-Men Movie Casts Kit Connor as Cyclops
Marvel Studios has cast 22-year-old actor Kit Connor as Cyclops in its upcoming X-Men film, helmed by Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier. Connor, best known for his role as Nick Nelson in Netflix’s Heartstopper series and film Heartstopper Forever, has already built an impressive filmography including roles in Rocketman and A24’s Warfare. He will also appear in the upcoming Elden Ring movie adaptation alongside Cailee Spaeny.
Connor joins Samara Weaving, cast as Emma Frost in the X-Men film. Marvel Studios has indicated this is a high-priority project, carefully assembling its mutant cast through extensive discussions with multiple candidates over the summer. While Cailee Spaeny has been rumored to play Rogue in the MCU’s X-Men adaptation, Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed this casting or other cast members at this time.