"Avengers: Secret Wars" is set to welcome back several classic "X-Men" characters, and the news of James Marsden reprising his role as Cyclops has particularly thrilled fans. While some are disappointed by the absence of popular characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey, there's widespread anticipation that Cyclops will have a more substantial role this time and don his classic comic book suit.
Marsden recently spoke with "Vanity Fair," discussing his feelings about portraying Cyclops again after many years.
He jokingly remarked that he's "not a spring chicken anymore, and putting on a superhero suit is a bit of a struggle," but also expressed genuine excitement about his return. He stated that it's a huge project, and he'd been hearing from fans for 20 years asking when he'd be back. He added that the role really put him on the map and was his first big project, so returning to such a beloved character felt like coming home.
Regarding his role in the new film, speculation suggests he might initially lead a confrontation against the most powerful heroes of Earth-616, before ultimately teaming up with them to face Doctor Doom.
Meanwhile, intriguing set news has emerged from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." While Tom Holland may be filming key sequences in London, on the Glasgow set, Spider-Man was captured "rescuing a child" during a chase scene, a heroic moment that immediately sparked widespread discussion.
Some fans drew parallels to the civilian rescue scenes in "Man of Steel," but given Peter Parker's consistent portrayal as the "friendly neighborhood hero," many believe it's simply an embodiment of his character. Additionally, Melanie Scrofano, known for her roles in "Wynonna Earp" and "Ready or Not," has been confirmed to join the film, though her character's identity remains under wraps.
In box office news, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" continues to hold the top spot at the North American box office. As of Wednesday, its cumulative gross reached $211.8 million, with an additional $3.9 million earned on the day. The film is projected to surpass "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania"'s $214.5 million record, and is on track for a final gross between $280 million and $295 million.
"Superman" took in $1.7 million on the same day, bringing its cumulative total to $322 million. This weekend, it is expected to surpass the North American box office totals of "Suicide Squad" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."
via： Vanity Fair