A new casting update suggests Marvel Studios may eye Wicked star Cynthia Erivo for a major role in the upcoming X-Men reboot. The latest rumor lists Erivo as a top contender to play Storm. This follows her public expression of interest in the character. Marvel has not confirmed the casting, but announcements are expected as development continues.
X-Men reboot could cast Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo as Storm
Cynthia Erivo is reportedly being considered for the role of Storm in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to industry scooper @MyTimeToShineHello. On May 18, 2025, the account posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) is being eyed to play Storm in the MCU,” a claim that has since sparked widespread fan discussion online.
This report follows Erivo’s earlier public statement expressing her desire to portray the character. In an interview with the National Board of Review, Erivo called Storm her “dream role,” stating, “I really want to play Storm. I know it sounds frivolous, but I think we haven’t uncovered how grand she is and all of the inner turmoil that she has.” The actress, known for Wicked and her Tony-winning performance, emphasized the untapped emotional depth of the character.
Storm, also known as Ororo Munroe, plays a key role in Marvel Comics. She is known for her weather-controlling powers and leadership in the X-Men. The character appeared briefly as a variant in What If…? Season 3. However, she has not yet debuted in the main MCU timeline.
Marvel Studios continues laying the groundwork for mutant characters through projects like Deadpool & Wolverine and the animated X-Men ’97. The studio has not officially announced a live-action X-Men reboot yet. However, Kevin Feige confirmed that mutants will play a major role after Avengers: Secret Wars, scheduled for release in 2027.
Erivo joins a list of actors reportedly in talks for the MCU’s X-Men reboot. Reports link Jesse Plemons to Beast, Julia Butters to Kitty Pryde, Hunter Schafer to Mystique, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss to Jubilee, and Margaret Qualley to Rogue. Harris Dickinson and Jack Champion are both contenders for Cyclops, as per reports. Meanwhile, Sadie Sink was previously rumored for Jean Grey but reportedly joined Spider-Man: Brand New Day in a separate role.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
