There’s already a lot of excitement for Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, but a new test screening report has some interesting news: one of the biggest surprises in the film may not be an Avenger after all. Rather, it’s a familiar face from Fox’s ‘X-Men‘ franchise who is said to have left the biggest impact on viewers.
Cyclops Could Finally Get The Spotlight He Deserves
Insider Daniel Richtman reports that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ recently had a test screening and initial feedback was reportedly good. But the most intriguing aspect is the fact that James Marsden’s Cyclops was reportedly the most prominent character.
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That’s especially cool given the treatment of the character in the original Fox X-Men trilogy. Cyclops was one of the original heroes of the franchise, but his importance slowly faded until he was killed off in 2006’s ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’. Many fans were disappointed that he was not around to show his skills.
Twenty years later, Marsden now finally has his chance to prove to viewers that Scott Summers belongs in Marvel’s greatest heroes. Marsden’s return is part of the larger reunion of Fox’s X-Men cast in ‘Doomsday’. Alongside him, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Rebecca Romijn, and other familiar faces are expected to bring their iconic characters back.
What’s so interesting about Cyclops having the chance to steal the show is that he’s never had the same amount of screen time as Wolverine or Professor X. However, in the comics, Scott Summers is one of the most important leaders of the X-Men. If true, then Marvel could finally be giving the character what they’ve been looking for for years.
Doctor Doom Is Undoubtedly A Thanos-Level Threat
The same report also provides an interesting tidbit about the main antagonist of the movie. Marvel Studios is not holding back when it comes to making Doctor Doom terrifying, and he’s being described as a threat on the same level as Thanos. There is also reportedly an important post-credits scene, but its contents are unknown.
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Of course, none of these details have been officially confirmed by Marvel. The footage for tests and the reactions of audiences can also vary significantly before a movie is released in theaters. However, the idea of Cyclops possibly being one of the show’s highlights is thrilling. ‘Doomsday’ could be the time for Scott Summers to finally get some recognition.
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