Harris Dickinson, known for his roles in The King’s Man and Babygirl, has addressed speculation regarding his potential casting as Cyclops in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot. Despite online rumors suggesting he might take on the iconic character Scott Summers, Dickinson clarified he has not auditioned or been approached for the role, expressing a cautious distance from superhero parts.
Actor Addresses the Speculation Surrounding Cyclops Role
The talk of Dickinson joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the new Cyclops emerged amid fan discussions, with many believing he fits well for the part originally portrayed by James Marsden. When interviewer Josh Horowitz asked him about these claims, Dickinson was clear that he has neither pursued nor been considered for Cyclops or similar roles such as DC’s Superman.
If I’m being totally honest, I don’t think I’ve seen anything in the last five to 10 years in that universe that has been exceptionally interesting, character-wise,
Dickinson shared.
The villains, on the other hand, maybe
he added, signaling some interest in antagonist roles rather than heroes.
Perspective on Superhero Projects and Alternative Interests
While superhero franchises continue to dominate the industry, Dickinson explained that his focus lies elsewhere, particularly on projects tied to distinctive filmmakers and realistic characters. He mentioned the James Bond franchise as appealing, especially with director Denis Villeneuve, famed for Dune, attached to the next installment.
But if I’m being totally honest, yeah, working with like auto-filmmakers that have a very distinct thing to say, intrigues me more with characters that are probably more closely related to the real world in some way,
Dickinson noted.
Regarding the possibility of becoming James Bond, he admitted the role’s complexity interests him.
The role of James Bond is interesting,
he said.
The circumstances of Bond are interesting. The character, the world, what he goes through, that’s interesting.
When asked if he’d be open to it, Dickinson answered, Of course, in practicality.
Marvel Studios’ Casting Strategy for the X-Men
Amid ongoing speculation about the next generation of mutants, Marvel Studios appears to be proceeding cautiously. Marvel President Kevin Feige recently commented on how the company is approaching the X-Men saga, suggesting that casting for the MCU’s mutant lineup has not yet begun in earnest.
There’ve been more X-Men movies than there were Spidey movies or Fantastic Four movies, so a lot has been done,
Feige observed.
But again, because it’s almost a comic legacy onto itself, there’s so much more to tap into it and there’s so many sagas within sagas for X-Men.
Feige emphasized that the studio’s current discussions focus on selecting which storyline to develop, aiming to introduce a broad set of characters properly in the first MCU mutant film.
That’s part of what we’re talking about now is which saga to grow and build to while doing the most important thing, which is introducing all of these characters and giving them their due in our first film.
Commitment to Comic-Accurate Character Depictions
Feige also pointed out a new direction for the MCU’s mutants, seeking to embrace designs and characterizations that align closely with the original comics—something he felt earlier X-Men movies did not fully embrace.
I’m not going to speak to the makeup of the characters that will be in the first movie, but look at Galactus, look at Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine, look at Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine,
he said.
We want to embrace that which was not embraced 25 years ago when I was around on those early X-Men movies, which is those comic-accurate looks.
Implications for Marvel Fans and Future Casting Moves
Harris Dickinson’s remarks reflect a broader shift in actor attitudes toward superhero roles, highlighting his selective approach despite fan enthusiasm. Marvel’s careful planning of the X-Men reboot suggests a strategic effort to respect the franchise’s legacy while establishing a fresh narrative path.
As Marvel Studios continues to formulate its mutant saga, the casting and character decisions will play a significant role in shaping the MCU’s future. Dickinson’s honest reservations underscore that even promising actors may hold reservations about typical superhero trajectories, potentially influencing the type of talent drawn to these projects.
For now, fans should temper expectations regarding Harris Dickinson as Cyclops, while remaining attentive to Marvel’s official announcements as the X-Men lineup begins to take form.
