Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo Pitches to Be X-Men’s Storm in MCU

As a devoted admirer, I’m thrilled to share the news that the brilliant Cynthia Erivo, fresh from the magic of Wicked, is aiming high – she’s got her heart set on becoming part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! In a recent chat, this Tony-winning actress voiced her dream to embody the legendary X-Men character, Storm. This revelation has ignited discussions among us fans, and with the MCU gradually introducing mutants, Erivo’s wish seems perfectly timed as Marvel gears up for its next cinematic chapter.

Cynthia Erivo puts her name forward for Marvel’s Storm

In a recent statement, Cynthia Erivo expressed her desire to bring Storm, a Marvel character, to life in an upcoming X-Men film within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). During an interview with The National Board of Review, Erivo revealed her dream role, stating, “I truly wish to portray Storm. It might sound trivial, but I believe there’s still much we haven’t discovered about her grandeur and the internal struggles she endures.

Marvel Studios is steadily incorporating mutant characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This includes reviving the animated series X-Men ’97 and producing films like Deadpool 3, which features Wolverine. However, Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, has yet to announce a solo X-Men film.

Instead, it was mentioned earlier that mutants would have a substantial impact during the phase following Avengers: Secret Wars, with the movie set to premiere in 2027. This schedule implies that finding actors for X-Men roles might become an important focus in the upcoming years.

There’s a buzz among fans about who might play Storm, with several people advocating for Erivo as the ideal choice. Storm, otherwise known as Ororo Munroe, is a powerful mutant in Marvel Comics who can control the weather and has held significant roles within the X-Men. Erivo has expressed interest, stating, “I believe there’s potential for us to explore something like that.

In the animated series “What If…?”, Storm temporarily appeared as an alternate character, brandishing Mjolnir alongside Captain Peggy Carter’s team. Yet, the traditional version of Storm has yet to be introduced within the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s primary storyline.

Erivo will reprise her role as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good, which releases in November 2025.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.

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2025-01-09 13:10