In a surprise announcement that has sent ripples of excitement through the fandom, Alan Cumming is set to reprise his beloved role as Nightcrawler in Marvel's highly anticipated film, *Avengers: Doomsday*.

Following a live stream revealing the cast of the upcoming film, Cumming took to social media to express his enthusiasm for returning to the superhero universe. He shared a captivating video of himself practicing his Nightcrawler teleportation moves, captioning the post with a cheeky, "Never say never."

This reunion marks Cumming's return to the character he first portrayed in 2003's *X2: X-Men United*. Fans will also be thrilled to see him reunited on screen with iconic co-stars, including Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier (Professor X), Ian McKellen as Magneto, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, and James Marsden as Cyclops.

Romijn herself responded to Cumming's post with excitement, writing, "Can’t wait to see blue!"

In an interview from June 2024, Cumming remarked about the significance of his role, saying, "I think the X-Men film I’m in is the gayest film that I’ve ever done, and that's me saying that. It’s got a queer director and lots of queer actors in it. I love the fact that something so mainstream and so entrenched in comic book culture is so queer."

Cumming highlighted that characters like Nightcrawler serve as a powerful allegory for queerness, stating, "These films help people understand queerness, because you can address it artistically, making the concept less intimidating. It’s about people harnessing great gifts they often need to conceal just to exist. The queer community deeply resonates with that theme."

Fans eagerly await the release of *Avengers: Doomsday*, which is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1, 2026. With Cumming's return, many believe this film could redefine superhero narratives, creating a space where representation and heroic journeys intersect in thrilling new ways. Are you ready for the Nightcrawler teleportation magic to return to the big screen? Don't miss out on what promises to be a blockbuster event that blends action with meaningful representation!