The character has previously been played on the big screen by Alexandra Shipp and Halle Berry Cynthia Erivo has her sights set on another high-flying role. During an interview at the National Board of Review Awards Gala in New York City on Tuesday,

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.

Cynthia Erivo has her sights set on playing an iconic Marvel superhero next, following her stellar performance in Wicked.

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.

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,

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!

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

"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."