18 Years Ago Today, the MCU Secretly Set Up its Wolverine Replacement (& We’re Still Waiting)

Hugh Jackman’s popularity ensured his portrayal of Wolverine remained iconic, even after his character seemingly had a definitive ending in Logan. This allowed Wolverine to seamlessly transition into the Marvel Cinematic Universe when Disney acquired Fox. Deadpool & Wolverine delivered on that promise, and while Logan’s impact hasn’t been erased, it seems likely Jackman will eventually retire the role, making way for a new actor. Many names have been suggested as potential replacements, including Daniel Radcliffe and Henry Cavill, and it’s almost certain someone else will take on the mantle. Wolverine is too important to leave out of Marvel’s plans for mutants, and because of a connection in The Incredible Hulk, we already have a starting point for his backstory.








