Henry Cavill, known for portraying Superman in the DCEU and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher, is reportedly in talks to portray Cyclops in the MCU.

This news arises amidst ongoing rumors about Cavill’s future in superhero movies post his departure from Superman and The Witcher series. Now, sources close to Marvel Studios suggest that this casting could mark a significant career shift for Cavill, placing him near the center of Marvel’s expanding universe.

Following the attention-grabbing Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, reports surfaced about Henry Cavill being considered for a pivotal role in the X-Men franchise of the MCU. However, the specific character he might portray remains undisclosed.

Several years ago, initial rumors hinted that Cavill might embody Captain Britain, a character he had expressed interest in playing. Yet, there were no further developments on this front. Recent speculation suggested he could portray Doctor Doom, the primary antagonist of the Fantastic Four world, especially after Marvel announced the cast for its FF movie. Now, another report suggests he might portray a mutant.

Marvel insiders and rumor mongers have been buzzing with reports that Cavill was offered roles for two significant X-Men characters – Wolverine and Cyclops. Today, according to our best sources, it appears Cavill is indeed slated to portray Scott Summers, also known as Cyclops.

Scott Summers, a founding member of the X-Men, is renowned for his intelligence, tactical prowess, and exceptional leadership skills. Previously portrayed by actor James Marsden in X-Men films, Cyclops holds a significant role in the team’s dynamics. Marvel’s forthcoming animated series, X-Men ’97, set to debut on Disney+ in March 2024, could offer some insight as to what Kevin Feige’s possible approach to the live-action adaptation of these iconic mutants will be. As reported here on Bleeding Fool, there have been plenty of reasons for concern.

“It’s funny that people call it “the X-MEN…”

The integration of the X-Men into the MCU has been a subject of speculation since Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox. How they handle the property is anyone’s guess, but FOX definitely had some winners and losers in their X-Men output. It will be interesting to see what Marvel and Disney come up with.