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Wolverine will reportedly not be included on the initialX-Menteamwhen Marvel Studios reboots the beloved comic book team for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine made his big screen debut in 2000 with the movieX-Menand ended his run with 2017’sLogan. Even though Wolverine is set to make a bombastic return to the big screen, rumors about the character not being a part oftheX-Menrebootin the MCU are picking up steam.
Trusted insiderCanWeGetSomeToastsuggests that Wolverine will not be part of the initial lineup when Marvel Studios reboots theX-Menfor the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This rumor aligns with Marvel’s plan to extensively promote the mutants across various mediums before their big screen debut. It marks the departure from 20th Century Fox’sX-Menfilm series, where Jackman’s Wolverine played a significant role in nearly every installment. If accurate, this decision could signify a fresh approach to the beloved comic book team, potentially introducing new characters and storylines to captivate audiences.
Jackman portrayed Wolverine in nineX-Menfilms from 2000 to 2017. AlthoughLoganwas marketed as his farewell to the character, in August 2022, Ryan Reynolds and Jackman announced that Wolverine will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming filmDeadpool3, which will be the first X-Men film in the MCU. Rumors also suggest Jackman mayappear inAvengers:SecretWars, with Wolverine joining a Multiversal Avengers team. However, if Wolverine appears afterSecret Wars, a new actor is expected to be cast for the role.
This latest information comes after it was reported that Marvel Studios is preparing to meet with writers to pitchtheir vision for theX-Menin the MCU, marking a promising step forward since regaining the rights. Marvel Studios is taking its time with the selection process, as there is no rush to fill the position, given that the movie has not yet been scheduled for release. It is expected that the decision regarding the writer will be made in early 2024.
The plot details surrounding Wolverine’s involvement inDeadpool3are unknown, but if fans ofLogandon’t want it to be touched, Jackman has already confirmed that the upcoming film will not revisitLogan. It will be exciting to see how Marvel Studios tackles its first-ever R-rated movie and how it changes the entire Multiverse saga.
