“I think he’d be better as a different Summers”: X-Men Cyclops Casting Reaches Critical Mass With Glen Powell as Fans Push Zac Efron to the Ring

Zac Efron’s chance to enter the MCU may be in the form of Scott Summers’ estranged brother Vulcan.

Cyclops, Glen Powell and Zack Efron

The X-Men have slowly been taking over the Marvel Cinematic Universe, whether through the upcoming film Deadpool and Wolverine or X-Men ’97. As such, there are many wondering about who would take up the live-action roles as well. One character that fans are eagerly eyeing is that of Scott Summers, aka, Cyclops.

cyclops in x-men 97

There have been many actors whom fans have wanted to see take up the role. Ever since the Ryan Reynolds film was announced, the possibility of the X-Men expanding has been growing manifolds. So the opportunity of casting the perfect actor for the role of the cheery and energetic Scott Summers is not one fans want to miss out on. While Glen Powell felt like the top contender in their point of view, there is another actor who could take the spot.

Glen Powell or Zac Efron – The Ideal Cyclops for the MCU

As the possibility of a live-action X-Men reboot grows nigh, the fans’ expectations and anticipations are also growing respectively. In the midst of it all, fan castings are also beginning to expand with the same magnitude. As such, many have been eagerly wanting to see Glen Powell take up the role of Scott Summers or Cyclops in the franchise. His charisma, boyish charm, and the ideal energetic yet boy-scout look make him the perfect option for the same.

He may not be the only contender in the fans’ eyes though. Another possible casting choice arises in the form of Zac Efron. While this may seem out of nowhere, there is a possible vision as presented by fans. The audience has seen him grow as an actor, from a basketball-playing theatre kid to a rugged and enigmatic actor.

Despite the choice, he may not be ideal. Compared to Glen Powell, who has the ability to bring a side of Scott Summers that would be both smug and haughty, Efron has a completely different look to him. That is not to say that the MCU doesn’t have a role for him.

Zac Efron Can Play Another Member of the Summers Family

The Iron Claw (2023)

The Summers family is a vast one. With mutants going down a long line, there is room for Zac Efron to play not Scott Summers but perhaps another family member. Scott happens to have not one but two mutant brothers. Alongside Alexander Summers who is more famously known as Havoc comes along Gabriel Summers.



Gabriel Summers’ birth is dark on its own, having been taken out of his mother’s dead body. Unlike Scott’s charming personality, he is more rugged and tough-looking. Vulcan’s ability to manipulate energy at will would make him a great addition to the MCU.

Zac Efron would anyways fit well in the MCU and for him to play a Summers brother and not Scott wouldn’t be too out of the box. He has not just the build but also the acting capability of the same.

Related Posts

Department of Justice Releases Additional Epstein Files Including Previously Unseen Photograph from Financier’s Estate.

The U.S. Department of Justice continued its mandated disclosures related to the investigations into Jeffrey Epstein on December 19, 2025, releasing thousands of documents and hundreds of…

Conan O’Brien Allegedly Advised Guests Not to Involve Police After Nick Reiner’s Behavior at Holiday Party Preceding Tragedy.

The events leading to the deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, on December 14, 2025, have drawn increased scrutiny to a…

Mother of Suspect in Anna Kepner Cruise Ship Death Waited 32 Hours to Notify Ex-Husband, Cited Concerns Over Current Marriage.

Brevard County, Florida, court proceedings in an unrelated custody dispute have brought additional details to light regarding the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise…

Bruised, Exhausted, and Still Smiling — Keanu Reeves Ignored the Chaos of the John Wick Set to Share a Quiet, Tender Moment With a Dog 🥹🐾🎬

In the high-octane world of Hollywood action films, where explosions roar and bullets fly, few sights are as disarmingly pure as this: Keanu Reeves, drenched in sweat…

Light the Cigarette, Open the Gates — Constantine 2 Brings Keanu Reeves Back to the DC Universe in 2026 🚬👿

Light a cigarette, mutter a Latin incantation, and brace for impact—John Constantine is back, and Hell’s never been hungrier. After nearly two decades of fan fervor, relentless…

👑💥 The Empire Survives. The Architect Doesn’t. — Maxton Hall Season 3 (2026) Trailer Forces the Heir Into an Impossible Choice: Protect the Legacy or Burn It Down 🔥😱

Prime Video has unleashed a trailer that’s sending shockwaves through the fandom. On December 21, 2025 — exactly one day after Season 2’s explosive finale aired —…