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

Summary

• Henry Cavill debuted as a new version of Wolverine at 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 time as Venom may soon be coming to an end, opening the door for his MCU replacement as Wolverine.

Hugh Jackman has previously revealed which British actor he wants to play Wolverine after he hung up the claws and it wasn't Henry Cavill. After his official debut in the MCU Deadpool and WolverineHugh Jackman has played James “Logan” Howlett's Wolverine for 24 years now, making it hard to imagine anyone else taking on the role. However, Jackman is one of three actors to play Wolverine in live-action, and the latest new iteration imagines the beloved British star as a member of the popular X-Men.

Troye Sivan played a younger version of Logan in 2009 X-Men Origins: WolverineA new version of Wolverine has been introduced Deadpool and WolverineIllustrated by Henry Cavill. Cavill is perhaps best known for portraying Clark Kent as Superman in the DCEU before James Gunn and Peter Safran's reboot, and Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool even teases that Cavill would be better viewed in the MCU.. However, it's unclear if Henry Cavill will play the MCU's official Wolverine, meaning Hugh Jackman's original dream successor could still take the role.

Hugh Jackman wanted Tom Hardy to carry on Wolverine's legacy

Back in 2015, Hugh Jackman spoke MTV UK during the press tour for Pan and he was asked if 20th Century Fox had replaced Jackman after his departure, who he could imagine taking over as Wolverine. Jackman would retire as Wolverine after 2017's release Loganso of course Fox could go that route and Jackman wanted English actor Tom Hardy to fill his shoes. Although he stated that he did not want to “make it so easy” suggested that he would be Tom Hardy to replace him “excellent.”

Tom Hardy became famous for his outstanding performances Bronson, Legend, Inception, Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenantto name a few, has shown incredible dramatic and comedic talents on the small screen. Peaky Blinders and Taboo. He debuted in the superhero franchise in 2012 The Dark Knight Rises as the evil Bane, but perhaps better known as Eddie Brock at Sony Poison movies. Hardy's often bold and challenging roles prove he would make a fantastic Wolverine.and Hugh Jackman's dream casting may yet come true.

Tom Hardy Could Still Be Wolverine in the MCU's Future

Tom Hardy's character Eddie Brock throws a wrench into things, especially after 2021. Spider-Man: No Way Home Hardy's brought Venom into mainstream MCU continuity, albeit briefly. However, the magic of the multiverse means that Hugh Jackman's dream Wolverine casting could still happen. The MCU's Wolverine has yet to appear, 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 won't even need to share Hardy, as his time on Venom is coming to an end soon..

Either Henry Cavill or Tom Hardy would be great choices.

Tom Hardy is set to return as The Deadly Guardian in 2024 Poison: The Last Dancebut this trilogy-capper is expected to be his last solo film as Eddie Brock. It's unclear if he'll continue to play the character in other projects, or even if he'll make the transition to the MCU. If he doesn't, the door will be open for Tom Hardy to make his official MCU debut as Wolverine. It is still unclear who will play the role as the new one Wolverine After Hugh Jackman, but either Henry Cavill or Tom Hardy would be a great choice.

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