Summary
Hugh Jackman revealed who he’d want to replace him asWolverineback in 2015, andMCUfan art has been resurfacing, proving that this casting choice would be perfect. Following the release ofDeadpool & Wolverine, Hugh Jackman has now played James “Logan” Howlett’s Wolverine for 24 years, becoming synonymous with the clawed mutant, despite his casting being controversial back in 1999. Jackman replacedMission: Impossible 2’sDougray Scott in the role, but speculation has now started to rise about who will replace Jackman himself asWolverine in the MCU’s future.
Back in September 2015, Hugh Jackman revealed toMTV UKthathe imagined English actor Tom Hardy as being perfect to continue his legacy as Wolverine following his retirement afterLogan. Shortly after these comments, fan art shared byspdrmnkyxxiiiproved that Tom Hardy has the perfect look for Wolverine.
Tom Hardy went on to have a successful superhero career asEddie Brock’s Venom in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, butit’s still possible that the acclaimed actor could replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the MCU.
Before Henry Cavill, Hugh Jackman Wanted A Different British Actor To Be His Wolverine Replacement
Henry Cavill has appeared as a new version of Wolverine in the MCU, but Hugh Jackman previously wanted another British actor to take over the role.
Why Tom Hardy Would Be A Perfect Wolverine Casting
Tom Hardy would be an inspired choice to play Wolverine in theMCU’s upcomingX-Menrebootand beyond. At 5ft 9in, Tom Hardy is still taller than Marvel Comics' Wolverine’s 5ft 3in, but this casting would help to assuage some of the criticism earned by casting the 6ft 2in Hugh Jackman in the role of the short mutant. Known for his often-gritty, tough and hardened roles in the likes ofPeaky Blinders, TabooandMad Max: Fury Road, among others,Tom Hardy has proved his ability to deliver the gruffness and rough-around-the-edges nature of Wolverine.
The one issue with casting Tom Hardy in the role of Wolverine is the fact that he currently portrays Eddie Brock, the host of the alien symbiote Venom, in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe.Hardy’s Venom is the most popular aspect of Sony’s often-lackluster live-action Marvel franchise, but, despite this,2024’s upcomingVenom: The Last Danceis expected to be his final movie as the Lethal Protector. If this is the case, the door may be open for Tom Hardy to assume a new superhero role, and Wolverine would be a fantastic choice.
Henry Cavill made a cameo appearance as a Wolverine variant inDeadpool & Wolverine, but the charming former Superman actor isn’t expected to reprise the rolein the MCU’s future. Instead, Marvel Studios is speculated to completely reinvent Wolverine after Hugh Jackman’s final departure, perhaps following a suspectedsoft-reboot of the MCU afterAvengers: Secret Wars. Tom Hardy’s previous tough roles, shorter stature and superhero experience make him an inspired choice forWolverinein the MCU.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
