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Daniel Radcliffe Dismisses Wolverine Talk as a Flattering Internet Rumor

He says he has no interest in succeeding Hugh Jackman in the role.

Overview

  • Radcliffe told ComicBook the Wolverine idea was "not ever real" and was never raised by anyone with the power to make it happen.
  • He said following Hugh Jackman is not on his bucket list and that he is happy to let Jackman keep playing the character.
  • He remains open to Marvel or DC roles if the script is exciting, different, weird, and cool, though he is not actively seeking one.
  • His remarks cap years of online fan casting that linked him to Wolverine, with outlets noting other speculative names such as Taron Egerton.
  • Marvel has not announced plans for Wolverine or an X-Men reboot, with reports and rumors suggesting possible Jackman appearances in future Avengers movies and unconfirmed timelines.