Marvel will reach an agreement with Kit Connor to play Cyclops for the next shoot, following James Marsden in the role. The character was featured in the X-Men movie filmed in 2000, which shows a world where mutants possess extraordinary abilities due to a genetic alteration.
2000 X-Men Movie Plot and Cast
The 2000 story follows Wolverine and Rogue, who end up under the protection of Professor Charles Xavier. The X-Men leader seeks to promote coexistence between humans and mutants, but Magneto defends a radical stance and considers that mutants must fight for survival.
Tension increases when Magneto sets in motion a plan that threatens to change the relationship between both communities. Xavier and his X-Men must face him while protecting humans and other mutants.
The film addresses themes such as discrimination, intolerance, and acceptance of differences. Its cast includes Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, and James Marsden.
