Cynthia Erivo Expresses Desire to Play Storm in Marvel's X-Men

The Wicked star shares her ambition to explore the iconic mutant's depth and inner turmoil in future MCU projects.

Cynthia Erivo, currently celebrated for her role in the box office hit Wicked, revealed her dream role is to play Storm, a key X-Men character known for her weather-controlling powers.
Erivo expressed her belief that Storm's grandness and inner struggles have not yet been fully explored on screen, highlighting her interest in bringing depth to the character.
Storm, also known as Ororo Munroe, has previously been portrayed by Halle Berry and Alexandra Shipp in Fox's X-Men films, but the role is likely to be recast as Marvel integrates mutants into the MCU.
Marvel Studios has teased the inclusion of X-Men characters in upcoming projects, with the first major appearances expected after Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.
Fans have shown excitement on social media, with many supporting Erivo's potential casting as Storm, though no official plans or casting decisions have been announced by Marvel.