Kit Connor Becomes Cyclops as Marvel Expands X-Men Movie Plans

Kit Connor, star of Heartstopper, is Marvel’s pick to play Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in an upcoming X-Men film directed by Jake Schreier. After a summer-long casting process, Connor was chosen from a small slate of tested actors; no release date has been announced, though a reveal at D23 is anticipated. Connor’s previous work includes voice roles in The Wild Robot and His Dark Materials, marking a significant step in Marvel’s X-Men plans. The piece also adds a tongue‑in‑cheek note that Connor may be torn between Sadie Sink and Samara Weaving.