‘I’ll Do a Time Capsule for Them’: How Long Will Hugh Jackman Play Wolverine? Marvel Star Suggests There’s No Need to Think About Handing Over The Role Just Yet
Hugh Jackman has indicated he has no immediate plans to step away from playing Wolverine, despite Marvel Studios moving forward with a full X-Men reboot. The actor referenced a joke made in Deadpool & Wolverine, suggesting he’ll continue portraying the character until age 90, at which point he’ll create a “time capsule” for whoever eventually takes over the role.
While speculation has emerged among fans and industry observers about potential new X-Men characters entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe sooner rather than later, Jackman’s recent comments suggest the studio may not be planning to immediately cast a new actor in the iconic Logan role. His remarks indicate he views himself as the definitive live-action version of the character for the foreseeable future.
The X-Men reboot represents a significant milestone for Marvel Studios, bringing Fox-acquired characters fully under its control following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox. This grants Marvel greater creative freedom in integrating the mutants into the broader MCU. Jackman’s continued involvement could provide valuable continuity during this transition, though the exact scope and details of his future appearances remain unclear.