Kit Connor Lands Cyclops Role in Marvel's X-Men Film

Kit Connor is Marvel Studios' choice to play Scott Summers/Cyclops in its upcoming X-Men film, Deadline reported on 2026-08-06, citing sources. Kevin Feige and director Jake Schreier met several candidates; a small group tested after the July 4 holiday. Connor, known for Netflix's Heartstopper, joins Samara Weaving as Emma Frost. Marvel and Connor's reps could not be reached for comment.