Following the success of Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel fans have been eager to know when the iconic duo might appear again. Recently, Hugh Jackman, who plays Wolverine, shared a video of himself lifting weights on Instagram. This sparked excitement and questions among fans about whether he might return to his famous role.
Jackman had planned to retire the character after 2017’s Logan. However, he reprised Wolverine alongside Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine, which became a huge box office hit. The movie left Wolverine’s future open, showing him with Wade Wilson (Deadpool) and his loved ones.
Adding to the buzz, the cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday revealed that many original X-Men stars are returning. This includes James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen. Since not all cast members have been announced, many believe Jackman could appear as well. His recent gym video only fuels this speculation.
What Jackman Said About Returning to the MCU
When asked if he would appear in Avengers: Doomsday, Jackman was careful with his words. He joked, “I really can’t say much, except when you say ‘appear,’ [it’s] more like dominate and destroy every other character—I’m kidding.” He added, “I really have nothing to add, and if I did, I would find a really cool way to not say it.”
Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds, Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine co-star, has been more hopeful. Reynolds mentioned he is working on ideas for a sequel. He also said, “I would always want Deadpool and Wolverine to be paired in some way.” This suggests Reynolds believes Jackman’s return is possible.
It’s common for actors to share workout posts online. But Jackman knows his fans will read into this one. The gym video might be a subtle hint about his future as Wolverine.
Our View on Jackman’s Gym Post
Jackman could be training for many reasons, but a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe seems likely. With so many original X-Men actors coming back, it would be surprising if Jackman did not join them. Neither Jackman nor Reynolds are officially confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, but it would not be shocking if they appear in this film or its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars.
In any case, it seems unlikely that Deadpool & Wolverine will be the last time Hugh Jackman plays Wolverine.
