Titans’ Brenton Thwaites Would Make The Perfect X-Men Leader

Titans' Brenton Thwaites Would Make The Perfect X-Men Leader

Written By Kieran Bugg

Titans‘ Brenton Thwaites would make the perfect leader of the X-Men, otherwise known as Cyclops. The cancellation of DC’s Titans could open the door to a potential X-Men casting for many of the show’s stars. Granted, no rumors have emerged yet regarding such a possibility. On the other hand, these talented young actors present an opportunity for Marvel Studios, for example, to snatch them up.

Therefore, we fan-cast Brenton Thwaites as Cyclops.

Greg Berlanti‘s Titans took a darker tone than his Arrowverse shows on the CW. After all, Berlanti produced it for the defunct streaming app DC Universe and eventually HBO Max. Thus, it featured more brutality and dropped many (too many, at times) F-bombs. Thus, those who grew up on the Teen Titans Go! cartoon may have tuned out.

Nonetheless, the one aspect of the DC series that we can all agree on was the solid cast.

Throughout its four seasons, Titans featured some spectacular performances from its ensemble.

Titans’ Brenton Thwaites Would Make The Perfect X-Men Leader

Titans' Brenton Thwaites Would Make The Perfect X-Men Leader

Image: Warner Bros. Discovery

One of the biggest standouts being Australian actor Brenton Thwaites’ portrayal of Batman’s former partner Dick Grayson, the first Robin. As expected when the show was announced, the story has explored his transition from the Boy Wonder into Nightwing.
He’s faced many obstacles over his journey. The hardest of which was reassembling Titans both old and new to fight the likes of Trigon, Deathstroke, and Scarecrow.
Moreover, we’ve seen the character evolve from the bitter sidekick he once was to the heroic leader he is today. In all honesty Brenton Thwaites played the role of Grayson to perfection. It’ll be a tough job for whoever is cast as the next iteration of the character.
However, this cancellation doesn’t mean his time portraying comic-book heroes is coming to an end.

Given how well Thwaites portrayed the leader of one team of superhero misfits, why not another? Of course, I’m talking about the X-Men. Brenton Thwaites has the look and certainly has the talent to pull off Cyclops in the MCU when the team debuts. As a matter of fact, one Titans star has already shown interest in playing a member of the classic team.

Titans’ Brenton Thwaites Would Make The Perfect X-Men Leader

Titans' Brenton Thwaites Would Make The Perfect X-Men Leader

Image: Warner Bros. Discovery

In addition, Starfire actress Anna Diop has previously expressed her desire to portray Storm in the MCU. She revealed that she and director Nikyatu Jusu are both eager to make a solo film about the electrifying mutant. Diop said:

“Me and Nikyatu keep threatening to make Storm together, which is also a superhero. But with her doing it, it would be so elevated and so mind-blowing. So that’s something we chat about from time to time.”

As you can see interest is there for one cast member, so who’s to say it’s not there for more?