Before Henry Cavill, Hugh Jackman wanted another British actor to replace Wolverine

Summary

• Henry Cavill Debuts as New Wolverine Variant in Marvel Studios
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• In 2015, Hugh Jackman suggested that Tom Hardy would be a great successor to him as Wolverine.
• Tom Hardy’s role as Venom may soon be coming to an end, opening the door for new casting to play Wolverine in the MCU.

Hugh Jackman has already revealed which British actor he wants to reprise. Wolverine after hanging up his claws, and it wasn’t Henry Cavill. After his official MCU debut in Deadpool and WolverineHugh Jackman has played Wolverine, played by James “Logan” Howlett, in live-action for 24 years, making it hard to imagine anyone else taking on the role. However, Jackman is one of three actors to have played Wolverine in live-action, with the latest version featuring a beloved British star as the iconic X-Men member.

While Troye Sivan played a younger version of Logan in 2009 X-Men Origins: WolverineA new variant of Wolverine was introduced in Deadpool and Wolverineplayed by Henry Cavill. Cavill is perhaps best known for playing Clark Kent’s Superman in the DCEU before James Gunn and Peter Safran’s reboot, and Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds, even jokes that Cavill will be better supported in the MCU.. Still, it’s unclear whether Henry Cavill will play the MCU’s official Wolverine, meaning Hugh Jackman’s dream successor could still take on the role.

Hugh Jackman Wanted Tom Hardy to Carry on Wolverine’s Legacy

In 2015, Hugh Jackman spoke with MTV UK during the press tour for Stove and was asked who he could imagine taking over the role of Wolverine if 20th Century Fox were to recast him after Jackman’s departure. Jackman was set to retire as Wolverine after the 2017 release LoganSo Fox could certainly have gone that route, and Jackman wanted English actor Tom Hardy to take his place. Even though he notes that he doesn’t want to “make things too easy” To replace him, he suggested that Tom Hardy be “great.”

Tom Hardy rose to fame with outstanding performances in Bronson, Legend, Inception, Mad Max: Fury Road And The Revenantto name a few, and has also shown his incredible dramatic and comedic talents on the small screen in Peaky Blinders And TabooHe made his debut in the superhero franchise in 2012. The Rise of the Dark Knight as the villain Bane, but he is perhaps best known as Eddie Brock in Sony’s Venom movies. Hardy’s often tough and difficult roles prove that he would make a fantastic Wolverine.and Hugh Jackman’s dream casting could still come true.

Tom Hardy Could Still Become Wolverine In MCU Future

Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Eddie Brock throws a spanner in the works, especially after 2021 Spider-Man: No Way Home brought Hardy’s Venom into the main MCU continuity, albeit briefly. However, the magic of the multiverse means that Hugh Jackman’s dream Wolverine casting could still come true. The MCU’s Wolverine has yet to be seen, nor has Eddie Brock, so Tom Hardy could easily play the former, while a new actor debuts a younger Eddie Brock. Marvel Studios and Sony wouldn’t even need to share Hardy, as his time as Venom is soon coming to an end..

Henry Cavill or Tom Hardy would be great choices.

Tom Hardy is expected to return as the Deadly Protector in 2024. Venom: The Last Dancebut this film which closes the trilogy should be his last solo film in the role of Eddie Brock. It is not yet known if he will continue to play the character in other projects, or even if he will do a crossover in the MCU.. If he doesn’t, the door will be open for Tom Hardy to make his debut as the MCU’s official Wolverine. It remains to be seen who will be cast as the new Wolverine after Hugh Jackman, but Henry Cavill or Tom Hardy would be great choices.

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