Lupin’s Omar Sy: The Forgotten X-Men Hero Set for a Comeback?
Omar Sy, now famous for Lupin, once played a key Marvel mutant in X-Men: Days of Future Past. With the X-Men’s future in the MCU up in the air, his character could be more important than ever.
Plenty of punters who caught X-Men: Days of Future Past might not realise that Omar Sy, now a household name thanks to Netflix’s Lupin, actually played Bishop in the film. With all the talk about the X-Men being a major reset for the MCU, there’s a fair chance we’ll be seeing more of Sy’s character down the track.
Let’s take a closer look at Bishop’s backstory in the comics, and why the buzz around Lupin’s latest season could mean big things for Sy’s future in the superhero world.
The Time-Travel Mutant: Bishop’s Story in Marvel
In the Marvel universe, Lucas Bishop is a mutant born into a grim future on Earth-1191. He travels back through time, landing in the present and joining the X-Men. Growing up, he’d heard tales of legendary mutants who’d saved the world, but in his own timeline, they’d vanished.
Bishop’s history is a bit of a rollercoaster—he’s switched sides, made amends, and now stands as one of Krakoa’s top defenders. His background as a law enforcer means he’s no stranger to a scrap, and his mutant ability lets him soak up all sorts of energy—magic, sound, light, even psychic forces—and fire it back as blasts or shocks.
This power also gives him a boost physically and mentally, depending on how much energy he’s got stored up. He can even heal himself by converting energy, putting him in the same league as blokes like Logan when it comes to bouncing back from injuries. He might not be the most powerful hero in the Marvel stable, but he’s definitely not one to take lightly in a fight.
Omar Sy’s Rise: From Lupin to Marvel
Sy wasn’t exactly a household name when he first appeared as Bishop, but Lupin has changed all that. The show’s third season was a massive hit with both critics and viewers, and it’s impressive considering it’s a French production—one of the best non-English series out there.
Here’s a quick rundown on Lupin:
TV Series Lupin Seasons 3 (Season 4 on the way) Creators George Kay Main Cast Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Soufiane Guerrab, Etan Simon, Mamadou Haidara IMDb Score 7.5/10 Streaming Netflix
With Marvel and Disney looking to the X-Men as a way to shake up the MCU after Doomsday and Secret Wars, Sy’s Bishop could be a real asset to the team.
Where Bishop Fits in the MCU’s Next Chapter
Word is, an X-Men film is already in the works, so the era of mutants isn’t far off. With the MCU shifting focus to these characters, there’s plenty of room for stories about mutant conflicts and the rise of Krakoa.
Bishop’s complicated past with the X-Men gives the franchise heaps to explore. If the story brings in the Island of Mutants, his role becomes even more crucial. Sy’s return would be a smart move, especially if some of the old faces like Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart are back as well.
Keen to see Omar Sy step back into Bishop’s boots in the MCU? Let us know what you reckon. X-Men: Days of Future Past is streaming now on Disney+ (US).