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,

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.

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, 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.

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.

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo wants to play Storm in the MCU. When asked by the National Board of Review if there's another dream role she wants to manifest, Erivo replied: "I really want to play Storm. I know it sounds frivolous but I think we haven't uncovered how grand she is and all of that inner turmoil that she has.

"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."

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has revealed her next dream role is to play Storm from X-Men in a Marvel Studios film. Erivo told the National Board of Review that she wants to explore the character's depth and "inner turmoil" more than what's been done previously.