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Fox’sX-Menmovies may have brought some of the most fan-favorite mutants to live-action, but they have struggled as far as fan reactions go. Often criticized for one thing or the other, particularly over poorly written characters to time inconsistencies, fans and critics have found several reasons to remain unsatisfied.
Undoubtedly, the movies’ greatest gift to fans has been casting Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. While his portrayal of the iconic character has left many captivated, he has often overshadowed otherX-Mencharacters. And oneAvengers: Endgamewriter has a bone to pick with Fox movies for stealing one X-Men’s spotlight and handing it over to Wolverine.
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Wolverine has always been the center of fans’ attention and praise whenFox’sX-Menmovies are concerned. Despite being one of the titular characters, either it isHugh Jackman‘s impeccable portrayal or the writing that leads to the claw-bearing mutant often stealing the other characters’ spotlight.
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And this fact cannot be held more true when Cyclops is concerned. Often the leader of the X-Men in the comics, Scott Summers is one of the most powerful mutants who fires optic blasts from his eyes. Depicted as a fierce mutant and a capable and worthy leader, the character hardly occupies a meaningful place in the live-actionX-Menmovies, majorly becauseWolverine ends up occupying the center space, one way or the other.
Portrayed byJames Marsdenand Tye Sheridan, the character is often overlooked and ends up being disregarded, particularly because of the love triangle between him, Jean Grey, and Jackman’s Wolverine. And Christopher Markus, one of theAvengers: Endgamewriters, opened up about the injustice Cyclops has faced in Fox’s live-action movies during an interview withFandango.
“I’ve always wanted to see Cyclops done with some respect. Feel he’s gotten a raw deal.”
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X-Men ’97Has Been Instrumental For Cyclops
WhileX-Men ’97is an animated series, it has nonethelessfinally given Cyclops the recognition he deservesafter years of being disregarded by Fox in live-action movies. Not a hopeless romantic or a background character anymore, Scott Summers is now a respectable leader of the X-Men, just like he is in the comics.
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Now in charge of the school and the mutants, he has gone on to become an influential figure responsible for keeping humans and mutants at peace while simultaneously leading his team to fight off unexpected threats. While Wolverine exists inX-Men ’97too, he no longer steals the thunder and lets Cyclops be the leader he was always meant to be.
Despite the iconic romantic triangle still existing in the animated series, it is no longer the sole reason for Cyclops’ existence but a sub-narrative arc for his character. A wholly developed character, with complex emotions and depth, Cyclops occupies the center yet never steals the limelight from his X-Men.
Thus, Scott Summers has finally become the complex authoritarian yet responsible peace-loving figure he was supposed to be. And fans are eagerly waiting when they can seethe same in live-actiontoo.
X-Men ’97can be streamed on Disney+
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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