Hugh Jackman has addressed the possibility of appearing in the upcoming Avengers films, with the actor remaining coy on the subject. After reprising his role as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine, could he do it again?
The actor returned to his iconic role in the superhero film last year after a seven-year absence, bringing him back to the character that he first played in X-Men all the way back in 2000.
Now, with Marvel preparing for the fifth and sixth films – Doomsday and Secret Wars – in the Avengers franchise, there have been rumours that Jackman could appear in some capacity.
“Maybe. I’m never saying ‘never’ ever again,” said Jackman on The Graham Norton Show. “I did mean it until the day I changed my mind. I did mean it for quite a few years. I have done ten films now, so I think they have enough for an AI version of me!”
Avengers: Doomsday, which is due to be released next year, boasts a stacked cast including Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Tom Hiddleston and Ian McKellen.
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The plot, while largely under wraps, is said to be set 14 months after the events of Thunderbolts*, with the action following several groups of heroes as they attempt to take down Dr Doom (Downey Jr).
While Jackman could potentially reprise his role as Wolverine, one X-Men star who seemingly won’t be making an appearance is Famke Janssen, with the actor saying she hasn’t been asked to return as Jean Grey after Marvel’s acquisition of the franchise.
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“[I have] never [been asked to return]. Never ever,” she said. “Every time I do an interview, it’s mentioned. It’s interesting. I didn’t realise that was such a big part. Every interview I do, that will come up.
“I should be flattered, I suppose, that this character has resonated with people. It’s been so long, but it’s nice that people are still talking about her. I’m sure every single time there’s a new [film] that they’re doing, like Avengers: Doomsday, it’ll come up again.”
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to be released on 18 December 2026.
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