The character known as Ororo Munroe first appeared in 1975's Giant-Size X-Men #1. Hailing from a long line of African witch-priestesses, she's widely considered one of the most powerful mutants on the planet, and a natural leader.

One of the lead stars from 2024's Wicked movie wants to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the heroine Storm in Marvel Studios's X-Men reboot.

Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the success of Wicked, has her sights set on joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Tony-winning actress recently expressed interest in playing the iconic X-Men character Storm.

"I know it sounds frivolous, but I think that we haven't uncovered how grand she is," the Wicked icon explained.

There's a rumor going around that Marvel Studios has met with Cynthia Erivo about potentially suiting-up as Storm in the upcoming X-Men reboot, and the Wicked star definitely sounds

Just ask Cynthia Erivo, who stepped out to celebrate the musical movie Jan. 5 at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, where she was for Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. On the red carpet,

"I know it sounds frivolous, but I think we haven't uncovered how grand she is, and all of that inner turmoil she has," added Erivo. "So I think there's a world in which we could

After defying gravity in Wicked, it sounds like a superhero role might be next for Cynthia Erivo as a new rumour claims she's among the actors Marvel Studios is considering for the MCU's Ororo Munroe.

Cynthia Erivo would love to take on the role of the X-Men character, Storm, but Marvel fans are divided over if the Wicked star could pull off the task!

With X-Men anticipated to make its debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Cynthia Erivo is eyeing the role of Storm (last played by Halle Berry). The almost-EGOT star made the revelation while speaking to the National Board of Review,

"I really want to play Storm...I think we haven’t uncovered how grand she is and all of the inner turmoil that she has."