X-Men: 10 Actors Who Could Play The MCU's Cyclops

10. Alexander Skarsgard

The Skarsgard family already has ties to the MCU, thanks to Stellan Skarsgard's portrayal of Erik Selvig. So, maybe it's time to let nepotism take over and bring the fascinating Alexander Skarsgard into the Marvel picture as well. The acting dynasty could take root there.

Even without the pull of his family name, Alexander Skarsgard is still a brilliant choice for the X-Men icon. He's got enough star power to bring in buzz and a traditionally heroic look that makes him seem like a real-life superhero. Plus, that's not even mentioning that the man is already in "Marvel shape". He's utterly shredded, which is something the MCU loves.

The star of The Northman could also turn Cyclops into the strong silent type. Even when he's saying very little, Skarsgard is excellent at portraying intensity and confidence. This approach could play into the idea of Scott being less outwardly aggressive/exciting than other team members, but without making it boring.

His introverted nature could easily become his biggest strength in the right hands, and these are the right hands.