James Marsden Expresses Desire To Return As 'Cyclops' In X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

James Marsden Expresses Desire To Return As 'Cyclops' In X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Working on Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues meant that James Marsden was unable to return as 'Cyclops' in X-Men: Days of Future Past, but the actor seemingly remains hopeful that he will be asked to reprise the role in 2016's X-Men: Apocalypse. Hit the jump to check it out!

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By JoshWilding - Dec 11, 2013 07:12 PM EST
Filed Under: X-Men: Apocalypse


Like the video posted earlier today which featured Paul Rudd addressing those Ant-Man rumours, it's hard to read James Marsden's reaction here. Either he knows something about a possible return as the fan favourite mutant in Bryan Singer's X-Men: Apocalypse or he has no desire to reprise a role which was poorly written across three different films! There are also some who believe he may actually make a surprise appearance in X-Men: Days of Future Past, but we'll just have to wait and see. What do you guys think? Be sure to sound off with your thoughts below!
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Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/11/2013, 7:30 PM
Hell yeah. Singer gave him the shaft in the original trilogy
Sentrybob
Sentrybob - 12/11/2013, 7:34 PM
lol that post
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 12/11/2013, 7:36 PM
Yeah, he didn't seem that excited. Can't blame him.

He better make an appearance in DOFP.
NoobNoob
NoobNoob - 12/11/2013, 7:38 PM
Actually Singer Should have returned him in DOFP i mean

they will change the freaking past, that would change the entire storyline so they can fix all the mistakes from last stand is almost a pseudo-reboot!
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 12/11/2013, 7:40 PM
Here we go folks!
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 12/11/2013, 7:40 PM
I wouldn't mind a recast to be honest. Maybe give him his actual suit
jlabatman
jlabatman - 12/11/2013, 7:41 PM
Like to see someone else play cyclops, marsden just never seemed right!
Superman8
Superman8 - 12/11/2013, 7:42 PM
didn't really like his Cyclops, then again, we didn't see a lot of him
GreenLanternRulez
GreenLanternRulez - 12/11/2013, 7:43 PM
PLEASEEEEEEE BRING HIM BACK!
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 12/11/2013, 7:43 PM
I'm fine with it, I had no problem with the actor.

They better bring Cyclops back, new actor or old, and they better treat him right damn it.
ANGEL15
ANGEL15 - 12/11/2013, 7:43 PM
Singer is a hack moron jack ass. Other than the first film Cyclops was shafted. All the loser wolverine fan girls will talk their crap but let's face it, the X-Men are nothing without Cyclops! But don't worry, Wolvie. Beast and the other loses from first class will beat the sentinels. Hahahaha! Enjoy biatches!
CapFan79
CapFan79 - 12/11/2013, 7:44 PM
A solo Cyclops film post X3 would be nice. Something similar to The Wolverine. Could be a good character film post Jean and all that!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/11/2013, 7:45 PM
Didn't he die? This timeline is all f@cked up. I'm still seeing it though.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 12/11/2013, 7:46 PM
PLeaseeee we need [frick]in Cyclops back and LEADING
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 12/11/2013, 7:47 PM
The timeline will be changed at the end of DOFP, and hopefully Cyclops and Jean will be alive.
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 12/11/2013, 7:48 PM


JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 12/11/2013, 7:50 PM
I just hope they introduce young Cyclops, Jean and Storm soon........getting reaaaaal tired of waiting to see these characters......
JokersWild
JokersWild - 12/11/2013, 7:52 PM
Cyclops can eat a bag full
Ocelot
Ocelot - 12/11/2013, 7:54 PM
LMAO @ Cyclops

Cable will become the breadwinner and new "Wolverine" of the franchise from 2016.

They'll probably also introduce a younger Cyclops in the sequel to this film.
PiereDevon
PiereDevon - 12/11/2013, 7:55 PM
You guys dont realize that Cyclops & Jean died in the FUTURE & First Class Is the PAST!. So in the PAST they have to be born & Recruited & I believe that will be in Apocalypse
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 12/11/2013, 7:57 PM
ibravosp5
ibravosp5 - 12/11/2013, 8:00 PM
Now In last stand we really didn't see cyclops die. He could have had a blindfold on since his shades were floating around and went all silent ninja mode
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 12/11/2013, 8:02 PM
How do some people still not understand that once they change the events of the past the events of the future will also change, meaning Cyclops and Jean could still be alive.
Chucky2003
Chucky2003 - 12/11/2013, 8:07 PM
Really !!!what he is low on money,wasn't him the same guy who wanted out?,that's why they killed Cyclops
LeonNova
LeonNova - 12/11/2013, 8:09 PM
Singer [frick]ed Cyclops among other characters in the original trilogy, I would love to see him brought back and portrayed right for once.
NightmareB4
NightmareB4 - 12/11/2013, 8:10 PM
@Chucky2003

No, he and Bryan Singer were working on a film for WB (Superman Returns) and Ratner and Fox wrote their own sequel to X2
PsychoManiacJacky
PsychoManiacJacky - 12/11/2013, 8:11 PM
Cyclops is not needed, Wolverine is the REAL and TRUE leader of the X-Men and that is how it should be! Really he is one of the most useless characters in the films all he does is shoot laser beams out of his eyes. On the other hand Wolverine is indestructible and has claws! Cyclops could be taken out within a second he is weak. If he really wants to return I'll say a 5 second cameo is all he needs. The franchise doesn't need him anyway.
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 12/11/2013, 8:13 PM
Cyclops needs to come back. And make him a badass!
AGoodHonestMan
AGoodHonestMan - 12/11/2013, 8:14 PM
X-Men: Apocalypse is focusing on the First Class team.
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