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Cyclops Reprises Iconic X-Men Role in Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday
7 Aug
Summary
- James Marsden to reprise Cyclops role in upcoming Avengers: Doomsday
- Marsden excited to return to character that "put me on the map"
- Doomsday to feature several returning X-Men actors, including Stewart, McKellen
According to a recent interview, veteran actor James Marsden is set to reprise his role as Cyclops, the leader of the X-Men, in the highly anticipated Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release in December 2026.
Marsden, who first portrayed the mutant hero with the ability to fire optic blasts in the 2000 X-Men film, called his return to the character a "nice little homecoming." The actor expressed excitement about being part of the "gigantic" Marvel project, noting that he has spent the past 20 years fielding questions from fans about when he would come back to the role.
Doomsday will see Marsden reunite with several other beloved X-Men actors, including Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn, and Kelsey Grammer as Beast. The film will also feature Robert Downey Jr. as the iconic Marvel villain Doctor Doom, who is expected to be a central figure in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.
While plot details for Doomsday remain scarce, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has hinted that the film will "really lead us into a new age of mutants and of the X-Men." Fans can expect a fresh take on the mutant characters, as Feige has confirmed that the core X-Men roles will be recast for future projects.
