James Marsden Teases Cyclops Farewell in Avengers: Doomsday

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James Marsden initially brought the character of Cyclops from the X-Men comics to life on the big screen for many moviegoers in 2000’s X-Men. His portrayal was widely loved, but fans were dismayed when the character met an untimely end in X-Men: The Last Stand. After a brief appearance in X-Men: Days of Future Past in 2014, it seemed like Marsden’s time as Cyclops had come to an end. However, after a decade away from the role, he is set to return for the epic crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Marsden discussed his exciting return, describing it as a poignant and fitting conclusion to the iconic role that jump-started his career.

After being in the acting business for quite some time, Marsden admitted that it might be challenging for him to wear the superhero costume again due to his advanced age. He expressed excitement about working with a big project and how fans have been asking him to return for two decades. However, he jokingly added that if they waited a few more years, he might struggle to fit into the costume. Overall, he enjoyed the experience of reprising his role that made him famous and was the first major event project he ever worked on, as well as playing an iconic comic book character.

The comeback of Marsden is a significant element in the larger gathering of actors from the initial Fox X-Men series. In the movie “Avengers: Doomsday”, he will be accompanied by some of his previous castmates, such as Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), and Kelsey Grammer (Beast). The introduction of these characters into the primary Marvel Cinematic Universe was formally set in motion during the post-credits scene of “The Marvels”, where Grammer’s Beast unexpectedly appeared to welcome Monica Rambeau after she ended up in an alternate reality.

Everything We Know About Avengers: Doomsday

Titled “Avengers: Doomsday,” this upcoming film promises to be a massive, universe-altering saga. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo, known for their successful work on “Infinity War” and “Endgame,” are back at the helm. The storyline is said to revolve around destructive multiverse collisions, compelling heroes from various dimensions to band together against a menace that exceeds the capacity of any one group to defeat. In a surprising twist, Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the main adversary, the oppressive Victor von Doom. The magnitude of this production is evident in its expansive ensemble cast, which gathers heroes from every epoch of Marvel’s cinematic lore for an unparalleled collaboration.

Doomsday” will showcase the entire team of New Avengers, initially introduced in “Thunderbolts”, working together with established Marvel Cinematic Universe characters like Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Anthony Mackie’s Captain America. This film is also set to introduce the cast from “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, including Pedro Pascal’s Mr. Fantastic, into the grand multiverse battle. The production of “Avengers: Doomsday” is a continuously evolving process, with ongoing script revisions during filming, reflecting Marvel’s flexible creative approach known as “plussing”. This method allows writers, directors, and actors to collaborate and incorporate fresh ideas throughout the production, aiming for the best possible final story.

Avengers: Doomsday is slated to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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2025-08-08 11:32