British actor Noah Jupe is reportedly set to join the cast of Marvel Studios' upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, according to a new report from Deadline. While Jupe's specific role remains undisclosed, he is expected to play a significant part in the film's narrative.
Jupe is known for his performances in the A Quiet Place films, where he portrayed Marcus Abbott. His acting credits also include Chloé Zhao's Oscar-winning "Hamnet" and "The Night Manager" alongside Tom Hiddleston. More recently, he starred with Sadie Sink in a West End production of "Romeo & Juliet."
The lack of official confirmation from Marvel Studios has led to widespread fan speculation regarding Jupe's character. One prominent theory suggests he will portray Franklin Richards, the powerful mutant son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. Given that some younger characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have reportedly been aged up, fans believe Franklin Richards could also experience a similar timeline acceleration.
Another popular fan theory posits that Jupe, at 21 years old, could be joining Marvel's newly announced X-Men roster. Marvel has already confirmed Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, and Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier. Fans have suggested Jupe could embody mutants such as Nightcrawler, Iceman, or even a younger Wolverine.
More ambitious speculation includes Jupe taking on the role of an alternate-universe Tony Stark or the time-traveling Iron Lad, also known as Nathaniel Richards. Some theories even link him to major comic book figures like Molecule Man or the Beyonder, though these latter possibilities are considered more far-fetched given Marvel Studios' tendency towards more streamlined adaptations.
Marvel Studios has remained tight-lipped about the specifics of "Avengers: Secret Wars," which is currently slated for release on December 17, 2027. As with the recently revealed X-Men casting, official details about Jupe's role are expected to emerge closer to the film's production and release.