The Cyclops/Scott Summers Thread

[psylockolussus]

Yeah but the majority of xmen were students when they started. Not all but for the main ones plus let’s be honest that’s a big demographic for Disney and marvel because of theme parks and cartoons and merch etc

We already saw the X-Men as students though. We've never seen them as a top-tier superhero team like they are in the comics.

X-Men 1 - looks inexperienced against the Brotherhood
X-Men 2 - had to be assisted by Magneto/Mystique
X-Men 3 - half of the team in the climax were students. Cyclops/Rogue went somewhere.
Dofp - overwhelmed by the Sentinels
Apocalypse - students
Dark Phoenix - not fully fleshed out as a team. Dark Phoenix 2.0

It is gonna look jarring when they cross over to the Avengers movies, and Cyclops, Jean, Storm, Rogue are much younger than the Avengers. They could easily skip the "younger" era and have late 20s/early 30s play the X-Men for the next 20 years. The Fantastic 4 cast are all above 30 in comparison and Marvel Studios probably has plans to keep them around for a long time.

I also don't simply agree that young X-Men is more appealing than adult X-Men. These movies aren't being made for Disney channel.

 

[Silvermoth]

I’m not saying I’m for it, I’m saying I could see them doing that

 

[blueharvest]

There's also a rumor that Brenton Thwaites might be cast as Cyclops, too. But it's all just clickbait until Marvel officially announces something.

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[Silvermoth]

I don’t mean to be rude but I think marvel is looking at more of an A List type name. Probably just someone putting their fancast in as news hoping someone asks Feige about it and it becomes true

 

[psylockolussus]

They should get an A-list or at least someone already popular for Cyclops.

 

[Sawyer]

I really don’t think history gives us any reason to believe this role demands an A-lister. Neither of the previous Cyclops actors were A-listers going in. Matter of fact, no one other than Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry (and maybe Anna Paquin?) were really A-list in that first round of actors. Then from the First Class group, Jennifer Lawrence, McAvoy and Fassbender were on their way up, but hardly there yet.

And then even within the MCU, no one ****ing knew who Tom Holland or Zendaya were at that time outside of some Brits and that generation of Disney Channel viewers. I feel like if we see any big names in this X-Men cast, it’ll probably be for the likes of Charles Xavier and Magneto. But Cyclops? I mean, I wouldn’t argue with it, but I don’t think he demands it either…

 

[Silvermoth]

Yeah but they weren’t like, CW level either. Like they were definitely at least rising stars

 

[ALittlePush]

I don’t mean to be rude but I think marvel is looking at more of an A List type name. Probably just someone putting their fancast in as news hoping someone asks Feige about it and it becomes true

A List names would also mean A List price tags which would push the fim budget upwards and they've got to budget for making the powers look good and not just cheap CGI.

However A List names would potentially draw more people in (though the X-Men would draw a big crowd anyway).

Marvel would probably go for recognisable names but not necessarily big stars, more along the lines of "I recognise that guy, where have I seen him before?"

 

[psylockolussus]

This isn't Lionsgate or a TV production. Disney definitely has money. I don't really see why they would need a cheaper option for someone like Cyclops. The only reason I wouldn't hire an A lister is if that A lister is preoccupied in a lot of other projects that would cause delay / disruption in the scheduling.

 

[ALittlePush]

This isn't Lionsgate or a TV production. Disney definitely has money. I don't really see why they would need a cheaper option for someone like Cyclops. The only reason I wouldn't hire an A lister is if that A lister is preoccupied in a lot of other projects that would cause delay / disruption in the scheduling.

It's about the ratio of return profit. A movie could do good numbers on ticket sales, but if it cost an overly excessive amount to produce then those ticket sales may not be enough to create a profit, whereas a movie made on a tighter budget doing the same ticket sale numbers would make more of a profit due to it not being as expensive to produce.

 

[Spider-Fan83]

I'd say save the A listers for supporting roles (some high profile big names would help legitimize the project and draw in general audience) but, name for the sake of name for the main character(s) might be too distracting and take away from the character

Some lesser knowns or up an comers for the main roles would give a more immersive experience

 

[psylockolussus]

It's about the ratio of return profit. A movie could do good numbers on ticket sales, but if it cost an overly excessive amount to produce then those ticket sales may not be enough to create a profit, whereas a movie made on a tighter budget doing the same ticket sale numbers would make more of a profit due to it not being as expensive to produce.

If Disney was willing to spend 200 million for Mcu shows despite those shows not hitting the big screen. I don't really see the need why they need to be thrifty with the X-Men casting. Unless they don't think the new X-Men movies won't do very well at the box office.

 

[AndrewGilkison]

If anything, wouldn't overloading the cast with A-list names mean that they aren't confident in the brand or the characters, so they are spending it on name actors?

 

[Lily Adler]

If anything, wouldn't overloading the cast with A-list names mean that they aren't confident in the brand or the characters, so they are spending it on name actors?

Could be giving the X-Men the Superman The Movie treatment. A-List supporting players with a relative unknowns as the main X members.

 

[WatchProtect]

I think all signs are pointing to a younger cast, I personally don't think any of the younger cast members or in this case Cyclops need to be A-Listers, they need to have longevity and fit the roles.

I'm sure the villain or even Charles are where the STARS will come in. Instantly recognizable faces as the more temporary or tertiary characters.

 

[psylockolussus]

Cast members like Hugh Jackman, RDJ, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart have longevity under Marvel movies though? A lot of the actors from the Fox era would probably playing their X-Men roles today, if they have a chance to again. Kelsey Grammer is rumoured to be playing Beast again. Jennifer Garner was brought back as Elektra after 15 years. Ryan Reynolds is 50 soon.

I don't see why they need to cast "younger", when actors in their late 20s to late 30s, could play their respective roles for the next 20 years. Yes, when they are in their 50s and above, their age would be more noticeable, but thats just life in general.

 

[JP]

James Marsden was 27
Harris Dickenson is 28

 

[SumT]

Perfect age and look, then. Ok, Feige, just sign him already, you coward.

 

[psylockolussus]

I cannot right now.

Its been over 10 years.... 10 years since Dofp, when James Marsden appeared in the big screen as Cyclops and it was like 3 seconds but it was the most amazing thing ever....

I cannot believe in 2025, he's once again returning as Cyclops. The thought of him wearing the iconic 90s cartoons/comic book costume makes me want to optic blast with my eyes right now. Thank you Marvel Studios for this dream come true!!!

 

[Scarlet Spider]

Marsden was always perfect casting.

He was tailor made for the role. He just never got his due.

Would love to see him done right.

 

[BMM]

The last time Marsden’s Cyclops led the team was 25 years ago in the first X-Men film. I don’t know how big of a role he’ll have in Doomsday, but I’m hoping they do the character some justice since this is likely the last time we’ll see the Fox cast.

 

[SumT]

so so happy for Marsden and Cyclops. Easily my most anticipated character, next to Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming yall!! I still cant believe all of this.....)

really intrigued with the rest of the X-Men (non confirmed yet), but Im sure they will appear, just in smaller roles, to tease their role in Secret Wars.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

Welp, better 25 years late than never

No doubt in my mind Marsden is finally gonna get a fair shake as Scott instead of being unwanted love triangle fodder

 

[psylockolussus]

I need Cyclops to be in the center of the poster of Doomsday!

 

[Silvermoth]

Looking forward to James getting some justice. Part of me would love to see him continue with Famke so they can do a Stryfe storyline