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,

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

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 has delighted fans with her performance as Elphaba in the movie adaptation of Wicked. Still, the star already has her sights set on playing an iconic Marvel superhero next. The 37-year-old actor,

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.