Hugh Jackman, renowned for his portrayal of Wolverine, could make a surprising appearance in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. The potential cameo aims to leverage the recent success of Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine, sparking excitement among fans of the iconic character. Jackman’s absence from this live-streamed announcement of most of the film’s principal cast members earlier this year was conspicuous. Chatter about his participation is already incurring at breakneck pace.
Sources indicate that Jackman’s Wolverine might play a crucial role in Doctor Doom’s transition from a retro universe to the main timeline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This unexpected narrative pivot would be the making of a great arc for either character. Perhaps Wolverine will be cast as an unwilling hinge, slamming one universe even as he opens up another. Unfortunately, based on what we’ve seen, fans agree that Jackman’s character has overstayed his welcome. They contend that any future participation must be central to the plot and not just a cameo.
Although Jackman’s story arc as Wolverine is still going strong after 25 years and counting, he has created a lasting bond with fans. His blink and you miss it cameos early on didn’t have much creative investment. It’s his later appearances that have left a truly massive legacy. Fans have expressed concerns that his character’s arc should not conclude with a self-sacrificial moment or solely serve to elevate another character’s development. In the wake of Wolverine’s underwhelming ending, many fans picture a better ending for the character. They imagine him as a peeved and dangerous woodland creature, this awful 8-bit nightmare.
Here’s hoping we’ll see Jeff Marvel and the next generation of X-Men appear in one of the next Avengers feature films. Jackman’s participation would indeed lend a potential nostalgic connection for fans. His casting as Wolverine has become iconic to the franchise, and his presence in the cast would guarantee box office surety. The question continues even for supporting characters, with the promise that young mutants might find themselves at risk of feeling eclipsed by Jackman’s now-legendary Wolverine.
Jackman himself has hinted at a possible return, saying on a previous occasion, “I am never saying ‘never’ ever again. It was news to many, as he had previously thought he would retire from the position, only to reconsider later.” “But I did mean it when I said ‘never’, until the day when I changed my mind,” he added.
Jackman returned to the role in 2018’s Deadpool 2 in a cameo using preexisting footage. To this day, his legacy within the MCU continues to resonate with fans. As Marvel fans await further announcements regarding Avengers: Doomsday, speculation about Jackman’s potential return remains at the forefront of discussions.