There’s a recent rumor that Hugh Jackman plans to keep playing Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for at least another ten years. This could mean he’ll be part of upcoming stories in the Mutant Saga, possibly even new movies with Deadpool. The success of the recent Deadpool and Wolverine movie, which made over $1.3 billion, has fueled this speculation since it shows how popular Jackman’s Wolverine character is, alongside Spider-Man.
The future of Wolverine after Avengers: Secret Wars is still unclear. While some fans think other actors, like Henry Cavill, could step in, the rumor suggests that Jackman will remain involved. This seems to fit with his youthful look and his excitement about working in the MCU. There’s also talk of a Hulk vs. Wolverine movie that could encourage his continued participation.
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As the leaker claims, “As comic readers know, there have been various and very, very different versions of these characters over the decades. It would be fun to explore different ones someday down the line. Again, we don’t have immediate plans by any means. But in the decades to come, I think it’s inevitable. If that happens, it would have to be a very different and bold reinterpretation of [the character] because no one will be as great as Hugh Jackman at doing his version of Wolverine.”
The rumor mentions that Marvel Studios is interested in making a trilogy featuring Deadpool and Wolverine, which makes sense, given how well the last movie did. However, Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, has pointed out that other actors might play Wolverine in the future, highlighting that the character has a long history and can be interpreted in different ways. He admitted that it would be hard to match Jackman’s performance, so any future casting would require a fresh approach.
The reliability of this rumor also depends on what happens in the MCU moving forward. The Multiverse might allow for different versions of Wolverine to exist simultaneously after Avengers: Secret Wars. There’s also the potential for characters like X-23 or Daken to take on the Wolverine role. So, while it’s possible for Jackman to continue playing Wolverine for a long time, it’s not the only option. The future of the character in the MCU will depend on creative choices and storytelling directions. This rumor is exciting, but it’s still unconfirmed.
Source: @MyTimeToShineH
