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James Marsden Calls Filming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ A “Nice Little Homecoming To A Role That Really Put Me On The Map”

NO LOC, AUG 9 – James Marsden returns as Cyclops to reconnect original X-Men characters with Marvel Phase Six in Avengers: Doomsday, featuring a star-studded cast and Dr. Doom as the villain.

  • James Marsden will reprise his role as Cyclops in the upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday, set to release on December 18, 2026, alongside other returning X-Men actors like Ian McKellen and Rebecca Romijn.
  • Marsden described his return as a 'nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map' in an interview with Vanity Fair.
  • The film is expected to feature characters from various Marvel films, including a battle against Doctor Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr.
  • Other returning actors include Patrick Stewart as Professor X and Ian McKellen as Magneto, but Jean Grey and Storm are absent.
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James Marsden opens up about reprising X-Men role in ‘gigantic’ new Avengers movie

Marsden will return as Cyclops in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ after first playing role in 2000

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