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6 actors we want to see play Cyclops in the MCU’s X-Men

By Cody Schultz

373216 04: Cyclops (James Marsden) Lets Out An Optic Blast From His Visors In The Film "X-Men." (Photo By Getty Images)
373216 04: Cyclops (James Marsden) Lets Out An Optic Blast From His Visors In The Film "X-Men." (Photo By Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 28: Dylan O’Brien attends the “Not Okay” New York Premiere at Angelika Film Center on July 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 28: Dylan O’Brien attends the “Not Okay” New York Premiere at Angelika Film Center on July 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) /

2. Dylan O’Brien

If you’ve seen him in Teen Wolf or The Maze Runner, you know Dylan O’Brien’s got that all-American vibe that’s so often associated with Scott Summers. But it’s not just about the looks.

O’Brien has a natural charisma that would make him perfect for the leader of the X-Men. He’s got that spark that draws people to him, and you can easily imagine him rallying the team to take on Magneto or whoever the big bad of the MCU X-Men movies ends up being. He’s got this incredible range, going from snarky and sarcastic to serious and intense in the blink of an eye. And that’s exactly what we need in a Cyclops. Someone who can lead the X-Men with authority, but also crack a joke every once in a while.

Plus, Dylan O’Brien has already proven that he’s got what it takes to be a superhero. He’s got the physicality that would make him a believable Cyclops. And let’s not forget about his loyal fanbase. The guy’s got a legion of fans who would follow him to the ends of the earth, and they’d definitely show up in droves to see him play one of the most iconic X-Men of all time.

It’s honestly quite shocking Marvel or DC haven’t already come calling on O’Brien to play a role in their superhero franchises as fans have long wanted to see him suit up in a comic book franchise. Why not make his superhero debut come in the form of a role as part of the X-Men team?

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