James Marsden has admitted to misleading fans about his return as Cyclops in Vengadores: Doomsday. The actor confirmed he’ll be reprising the role, and will even be sporting the character’s classic comic book costume.

Marsden kept his involvement under wraps for quite some time, and now he’s explaining why. “I definitely wasn’t telling the truth when people asked,” he confessed. “I wanted it to be a surprise.”

The return of Cyclops is a significant moment for fans of the X-Men, who have been eagerly awaiting the integration of the mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Vengadores: Doomsday is set to be a major event for Marvel, bringing together heroes from across the franchise.