News culture Would Marvel have found their new Wolverine?
Published on 02/07/2022 at 17:07
Since the takeover of Fox by Disney, many spectators have been waiting for an appearance of the famous mutant Wolverine in the MCU. And if Marvel is undoubtedly struggling to replace Hugh Jackman, a few names come up regularly in the news, including that of Taron Egerton. The recent statements of the actor might set fire to the powder.
Hugh Jackman, the invincible Wolverine
But who is going to be able to replace Hugh Jackman? The Australian actor left his mark on the role of Wolverine so much that the challenge of interpreting the mutant seems almost insurmountable. If many names regularly return to the heart of the newsno concrete track seems to stand out.
For the moment, fans of the man-beast surely have a better chance of seeing their favorite character appear once more within the insomniac game only on the big screen. Nevertheless, things might well accelerate for the arrival of the hero within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. An actor has just met with representatives of the studio to discuss his possible involvement in the world of comics. That actor is Taron Egerton. The Brit might well be in the running to take over from Hugh Jackman.
Taron Egerton and Wolverine ?
This isn’t the first time the actor’s name has floated around the role of Wolverine. Taron Egerton, best known for Kingsman and Rocketman, was already talking regarding the character in 2019 when some fans were hoping to see him appear claws in hand.
That someone thinks I’d be good for the role is really flattering. I love Marvel but this is just fan stuff. There is no basis to these rumours.
Except that since 2019, the situation has changed. During an interview with the New York Times, Taron Egerton announced that he met with Marvel representatives, including Kevin Feige. And he has once once more expressed interest in the role, although he admits he would approach it with some “trepidation”.
I would be excited but I would also be very apprehensive, because Hugh (Jackman) is so associated with the role that I think it would be really hard to pass following him. But if the subject comes up once more, I hope they will offer me the role.
According to the actor, Marvel would not yet offer him the role. But these statements are far from trivial. In view of the insistence to which the name of the actor returns around Wolverinethis meeting and the interest that Taron Egerton has in the character suggest a return of the clawed hero soon. We obviously hope for a real announcement from Marvel soon. Case to follow.
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