Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Rumored to be Eyed For Storm in MCU’s X-Men

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Summary

  • Cynthia Erivo expressed interest in playing Storm in the MCU, sparking speculation by fans and a notable scooper.
  • Some fans are divided on Erivo playing Storm due to physical attributes, but past comic casting has defied expectations.
  • Marvel Studios’ X-Men movie is in development, and Kevin Feige hints at plans post-Avengers: Secret Wars for new casting.

A actor from the “Wicked” film has shown enthusiasm about portraying a well-known X-Men character within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and there’s speculation that Marvel Studios could be considering this performer for the role.

The movie “Wicked” has broken box office records and earned its main actors, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, critical praise for their portrayals as Elphaba and Glinda. In 2024, at the National Board of Review Awards, “Wicked” won several accolades, including Best Film, Best Director for Jon M. Chu, and the NPR Spotlight Award for the collaboration between Erivo and Grande. During the ceremony, one of the stars hinted they might join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which led a well-known source to suggest that Marvel Studios is considering casting the “Wicked” actor in one of the X-Men franchise’s most iconic and potent roles.

According to MyTimeToShineHello, Marvel Studios is reportedly considering Cynthia Erivo for the role of Storm in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This information was shared by the reliable source after Erivo expressed interest in playing Storm when asked about roles she’d like to bring to life. Although Erivo finds the prospect seeming “frivolous,” she sees great potential in the character, particularly exploring her internal struggles.

Opinions among fans about Cynthia Erivo portraying Storm in the MCU are divided. On social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit, some fans have proposed alternative actresses for the role such as Yetide Badaki, Anna Diop, or Jodie Turner-Smith. User Jon Owens on Twitter expressed that while he acknowledges Erivo’s talent, he feels she may not meet the height and physicality he deems necessary to play Storm, an opinion shared by others online. However, some fans have shown their support for Erivo taking on the role, with Reddit user AsterArtworks expressing excitement after seeing her in Wicked and hoping to see her as Storm. This sentiment was echoed by ChloeDrew557 on Reddit, who believes Erivo has the skills to embody Storm effectively.

In comic books, Storm tends to be about 5’11, but actresses who have portrayed her in the past haven’t met this height requirement yet delivered solid performances. It’s also worth noting that there are numerous instances of gifted actors being assigned to comic book roles that were initially criticized as miscast, only to later be highly praised. For example, Michael Keaton was considered too short and unfit for the part of Batman in 1989, but he is now widely regarded as one of the best live-action Batmans. Similarly, Heath Ledger’s casting as the Joker in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight initially faced negative feedback, but his portrayal has since been considered unmatched by many fans.

Although some people might recognize Cynthia Erivo primarily from her outstanding portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked, she has also earned praise for other roles. Critics often singled out her performance in Bad Times at the El Royale as the film’s standout aspect. Additionally, it’s been said that Erivo lost weight to play Elphaba and could potentially regain muscle to portray Storm. However, Marvel Studios has suggested that plans for the X-Men need to be finalized after Avengers: Secret Wars, so a new Storm might not be cast anytime soon. If Erivo is chosen, though, she would undoubtedly be an excellent fit for the role.

Marvel Studios’ X-Men movie is in development at Marvel Studios.

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2025-01-11 01:33