Hugh Jackman’s D23 Message Reignites Fans’ Questions About Wolverine’s MCU Future

He further added, “So, anyway, if you guys need some help rounding out the cast, l’d love to join. And, I don’t know, I might be able to convince Ryan to appear in Avengers Doomsday. But no pressure.” During the entire segment, Ryan Reynolds could be heard constantly prompting him and whispering in the background.

This message instantly had the fans’ attention. They wondered if the MCU is planning on moving forward with its X-Men lineup without the iconic Wolverine. Moreover, the speculation has grown owing to the timing of Jackman’s request. Just days ago, Feige had unveiled several choices for their X-Men lineup at D23.

Marvel’s new X-Men lineup leaves Wolverine’s next move unclear

In a recent D23 announcement, Marvel announced the names of their X-Men actors. Previously, the likes of Sadie Sink, Samara Weaving, and Kit Connor were already confirmed as Jean Grey, Emma Frost, and Cyclops. At D23, they added Inde Navarrette, Christopher Abbott, Maya Boyd, and Adam Driver as Rogue, Professor X, Storm, and Mister Sinister.

While several original stars from the Fox universe will be reprising their roles in recent Multiverse projects, their long-term future remains uncertain. Moreover, this recent announcement has made it clear that the fresh lineup will be leading the franchise forward.

Without the mention of Wolverine, fans are now wondering if there will be no Jackman in the future. On the contrary, not adding a new actor as Wolverine always keeps the door open for Jackman to come in. There is even more confusion since Marvel has listed Deadpool & Wolverine in its must-watch list for Avengers: Doomsday. Such a stance means that Jackman’s Wolverine is still a very important part of the MCU’s ongoing timeline.

Originally reported by Debmallya Chakraborty on SuperHeroHype.com.