Mark Millar Endorses Taron Egerton For WOLVERINE As The Actor Denies "Rumors" He's Being Eyed For The Role

Mark Millar Endorses Taron Egerton For WOLVERINE As The Actor Denies "Rumors" He's Being Eyed For The Role Mark Millar Endorses Taron Egerton For WOLVERINE As The Actor Denies "Rumors" He's Being Eyed For The Role

Taron Egerton has been a fan-favourite choice to play Wolverine in the MCU for some time now, and while the actors denies that there's been any official talks, Mark Millar is confident it will happen...

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By JoshWilding - Jul 17, 2019 02:07 AM EST
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Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's The Ultimates was responsible for Samuel L. Jackson being cast as Nick Fury and also heavily inspired the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Phase of movies. Now, the acclaimed comic book writer has taken to social media to share his pick for who should be the next Wolverine: Kingsman: The Secret Service and Rocketman star Taron Egerton! 

The actor has previously expressed interest in the role and, as a result, unfounded rumours have been swirling for a while that Marvel Studios might be eyeing him to replace Huge Jackman.

Well, during a recent interview, Egerton made it clear that it's just speculation. "That one I think is just a rumour," he confirmed. "As far as I'm aware it's unfounded. I don't know if I'm quite grisly enough. I mean if the people at Marvel think I am then great, let's go. But I think there are probably better candidates. But I would love to be involved with that world somewhere."
"Wouldn’t it be great if you could just start casting yourself in things by just saying them in interviews? I guess people have been asking about me and Wolverine, and I made a joke about [playing] Wolverine after being in a hot wash, like I’d been shrunk in a hot wash, and the internet seems to think that I was putting that out there on my dream board cosmic ordering system."

Egerton would be a fantastic addition to the MCU, and while Millar is simply predicting that the actor will be chosen to unsheathe the character's claws on the big screen, that's an endorsement worth having. The Kingsman star, meanwhile, would definitely be a good fit to play a younger Wolverine, and there's already a lot of Oscar buzz surrounding him for his take on Elton John. 
 

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locations from Fox you may not realise are coming to the MCU!
 

Lyja 



A Skrull with the ability to shapeshift into humans or animals, Lyja is unlikely to appear in next year's Captain Marvel due to the fact her origin is very much rooted within the world of the Fantastic Four. She managed to infiltrate the team by posing as Alica Masters and served as both an ally and enemy to the team. Assuming we see more of the Skrulls in the MCU, Lyja will no doubt get in on the action.
 

Molecule Man



Up until fairly recently, Molecule Man was considered something of a joke but his ability to control matter and change reality could come into play in a big way in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The immensely powerful villain could be used as the big bad of any number of movies and while he'd no doubt be reimagined to at least some extent (like Baron Zemo), the possibilities are endless.
 

Shi'ar Empire



We thought we'd meet the Shi'ar Empire in Dark Phoenix but it doesn't appear as if that will be happening so that leaves the door wide open for the likes of Lilandra and Gladiator to be brought to the big screen. While they could be tied into the world of the X-Men in some way, I think it would be especially interesting to see them cross paths with the Guardians of the Galaxy in the near future.
 

Betsy Braddock



Psylocke may have received the spotlight in X-Men: Apocalypse but did you know that Betsy Braddock is actually the sister of Captain Britain and actually used to be a white woman who also held that mantle? While we know that Marvel Studios has tentative plans for Brian, the rights to the X-Men returning home means the door is wide open to them telling Psylocke's story from beginning to end.
 

Alpha Flight



Fox has missed a trick by leaving Alpha Flight on the shelf, especially as the characters could very easily hold their own franchise completely separate to the X-Men. The Canadian team probably won't be Marvel's top priority when all these characters return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe but it would be crazy not to expand this shared world by finally setting future stories in the Great White North.
 

Wyatt Wingfoot



Wyatt Wingfoot first appeared in the pages of Fantastic Four #50 and he's served as a frequent ally to the team ever since, joining them on many adventures and serving as a pilot alongside Ben Grimm. Wyatt is very much a minor character but also one who could be reinvented in some interesting ways for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it will be fun seeing what that might entail moving forward.
 

Starjammers



The leader of the Starjammers is Corsair but he's actually Christopher Summers, the father of Cyclops, Havok, and Vulcan. What's interesting about bringing this team to the MCU is the fact that they don't initially have to be linked to the X-Men; they could show up in Guardians of the Galaxy! A vague reference to Corsair's family would be fun for fans and could then be followed up on in a future film.
 

Latveria



Doctor Doom is obviously on his way to MCU and will probably be introduced in a Fantastic Four reboot before becoming a new big bad for this entire shared world. What's really exciting, though, is the fact we'll get to visit Latveria, a fiction nation which Doom rules over with an iron fist. Sure, we've never heard of it before now but Sokovia was never mentioned before Avengers: Age of Ultron either!
 

Savage Land



More of a place than a character, the Savage Land opens the door to unlimited storytelling possibilities. Regardless of whether it's the X-Men who visit this mysterious land full of mutated monsters and dinosaurs or characters like The Hulk and Black Panther, there's a lot of potential here to give any number of future releases a very different feel by shining the spotlight on this unique area of the MCU.
 

Quicksilver



I know what you're thinking; we've already seen Quicksilver in the MCU! Well, yes and no. While the character did make his debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron, his mutant heritage, last name, and codename were nowhere to be found in that sequel. Now, if Marvel chooses to resurrect the speedster, they can do it the right way and elaborate on the fact he's actually the son of Magneto.
 

Scarlet Witch



The chances of Quicksilver coming back are probably slim but Scarlet Witch remains an integral part of the MCU and it can easily be revealed that she's actually a mutant whose powers were activated by Baron Von Strucker's experiments. Wanda could even end up playing the role Hope Summers did in Avengers Vs. X-Men as the two teams go to war with the daughter of Magneto somehow on the line.
 

Nathaniel Richards



The father of Reed Richards, Nathaniel Richard is a time-traveller with a very complicated background. He's got some pretty confusing ties to Kang the Conqueror and has taken on a number of different monikers over the years, many of which could be used in the MCU in very exciting ways. There are a lot of Fantastic Four villains who could bring them and The Avengers together and this is one of them.
 

The Brood



Due to the intergalactic adventures of both the X-Men and Fantastic Four, there are a lot of aliens who have not been used in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That's going to change, though, and it's impossible not to be excited about the prospect of seeing The Brood. Their introduction could result in Marvel's first horror movie and they have the potential to do more than just battle the X-Men. 
 

Paibok



Another Skrull unlikely to appear in Captain Marvel next year, Paibok was bionically re-engineered to possess more power than the Fantastic Four. Personally, I don't think pitting Reed Richards and company against these shape-shifters will be a priority for Marvel Studios but assuming a Secret Invasion adaptation does happen somewhere down the line, he'll now no doubt end up part of that.
 

Kristoff Vernard



The adopted son of Victor Von Doom has a convoluted history and while I wouldn't necessarily want to see that touched on in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I do think the character could be used in other ways. For example, he could take on an Everett Ross style role for Latveria and seeing as Kevin Feige has reinvented many different characters over the years, the same could actually be the case for Kristoff.
 

Asteroid M



What if we haven't heard anything about mutants because they've been hiding above Earth on Magneto's Asteroid M base? That may seem a little far-fetched but it is at least one possibility and even if that doesn't wind up being the case, this would make for one seriously cool home for the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. If it falls from the sky, then it can just become Utopia for the X-Men! 
 

Phalanx



The Phalanx are techno-organic beings, whose nervous systems are composed of organic circuitry and they've clashed with the X-Men on a number of occasions. This evil race was born when a scientist experimented on the remains of the New Mutant Warlock, and while this lot probably won't be a priority for Marvel Studios, it will be great to see the cosmic side of the MCU fleshed out with this lot.
 

Baxter Building



Well, this goes without saying really. There's already been speculation that Avengers Tower will be converted into the Baxter Building when the Fantastic Four arrive in the MCU and that seems like a smart move, especially as we're talking about a team who is loved by the public (arguably more so than The Avengers). Getting to explore the Baxter Building promises to be a treat both inside and out.
 

Super-Skrulls



We know that Marvel will finally introduce the Skrulls in Captain Marvel next year but there's one type that remains off-limits to them for the time being. Those are, of course, the Super-Skrulls, shape-shifting aliens with the power to take on a number of superpowers. Their arrival in the MCU leaves the door open to these aliens being revisited and us getting a totally faithful Secret Invasion adaptation.
 

The Negative Zone



The Negative Zone is home to a huge number of iconic villains who have been off limits to Marvel Studios up until now and with it being so easy to link this mysterious dimension with the likes of the Quantum Realm and Doctor Strange's many adventures, it's obviously going to be a whole lot of fun delving into the home of Annihilus. It's literally a whole new universe for Kevin Feige to explore. 
 

Genosha



We obviously visited Genosha in Dark Phoenix but you don't need up to tell you that we didn't get a comic book accurate take on that so Marvel will be able to make up for that in no time at all. The home of Magneto and other mutants who no longer wanted to be victimised by humans, there's a lot which could be done with Genosha and it could be that Erik has been in hiding there.
 

Willie Lumpkin



Okay, this isn't exactly an essential addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe but how amazing would it be to see to see this character return after he was once so memorably played by the late, great Stan "The Man" Lee. As cameos go, this would definitely be amazing and while there's no denying that we can live without Willie, his inclusion would definitely please a lot of longtime comic book fans. 


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NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 7/17/2019, 2:56 AM
This is literally the first time that I hear about this. 🤔

He is a great actor however after seeing J.K. Simmons back as Jameson it is not out of the realm of possibility that they could arrange something with Hugh Jackman.

But they shouldn’t keep theirs eyes off Taron Egerton, keep him close just in case. 🧐
Qrboy
Qrboy - 7/17/2019, 3:09 AM
@NinnesMBC - Jackman's played wolverine for two decades, give him a break
Jeight8
Jeight8 - 7/17/2019, 3:19 AM
@NinnesMBC - This is the kind of shit i don't want. Just because Simmons is back, it doesn't mean anything at all. Jackman is 50, how about we get younger for a change.
dracula
dracula - 7/17/2019, 3:20 AM
@NinnesMBC - time to move on, jk was just a cameo, Hugh played him for almost 20 years it’s time for someone new.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 7/17/2019, 3:42 AM
@NinnesMBC - The difference is that Simmons was obviously willing to come back as JJJ.

Jackman has made it pretty clear that he's done with Wolverine. And even if he was willing to come back, would they want to risk using a guy that is obviously over the role to come back for something as important as Wolverine? A character that will likely be around for the next 20 years?

And last, Jackman is 50 years old. They can't use him. He will only keep getting older looking and Wolverine will be around for a long g time in the films. They need to start with someone younger.
HarryBloodscreaming
HarryBloodscreaming - 7/17/2019, 5:16 AM
@Qrboy - Give US a break. I’ve never liked him in the role, though Logan’s not bad.
TBobshandlebar
TBobshandlebar - 7/17/2019, 8:43 AM
@NinnesMBC - They need a nice short actor like Seth Green. I am sure he has read everything about the character and will do it proper!
CapnMurphy2021
CapnMurphy2021 - 7/17/2019, 9:24 AM
@TBobshandlebar - is that sarcasm or a joke? Seth Green? The lil red head character actor... who hasn’t really acted (besides voice work) for 15 or so years?
Kumkani
Kumkani - 7/17/2019, 3:04 AM
I thought he was a Johnny Storm fan favourite?
tmp3
tmp3 - 7/17/2019, 3:06 AM
@DnA - too old
dracula
dracula - 7/17/2019, 3:21 AM
@DnA - id want him for red hood
Allredsun
Allredsun - 7/17/2019, 3:06 AM
I full support this choice. This guy can play any superhero after the Kingsman movies. We may have our first visually comic wolverine instead of tallman Jackman. Maybe even get the mask this time to differentiate the two.
RageDriver2401
RageDriver2401 - 7/17/2019, 3:11 AM
@Allredsun - I loved him in Eddie the Eagle. Dude's got my vote, seems like a very versatile actor.
Allredsun
Allredsun - 7/17/2019, 3:15 AM
@RageDriver2401 - agreed, they'd be lucky to have him
dracula
dracula - 7/17/2019, 3:22 AM
@Allredsun - is proffer him as red hood and someone who looks less young for wolverine
Origame
Origame - 7/17/2019, 5:05 AM
@Allredsun - you think wolverine should be the same size, both height and build, as wolverine? That's comic accurate to you?
Allredsun
Allredsun - 7/17/2019, 7:36 AM
@Origame - not to me, universally in the comics he’s been much shorter and stockier. It would be a nice way to establish the MCU’s version.
JamesPunn
JamesPunn - 7/17/2019, 8:26 AM
@Allredsun - He's so damn good in Rocketman. He can do whatever he wants after that movie, in my opinion.
Origame
Origame - 7/17/2019, 8:53 AM
@Allredsun - he looks like he can be in the same class as peter though. And not nearly as built as wolverine should be. We shouldnt be casting based on height is all im saying.
Saga
Saga - 7/17/2019, 3:09 AM
Look I get it, they need young actors to star in like 5 films but Logan NEEDS an older actor or that at least looks animalistic. Love Taron, could see him as Gambit or even Cyclops but not Wolvie
Allredsun
Allredsun - 7/17/2019, 3:18 AM
@Saga - I feel like those characters might need to be a bit taller, and much leaner character's as well. This guy is stocky and 5.9"
dracula
dracula - 7/17/2019, 3:22 AM
@Saga - like to see him as red hood
Nebula
Nebula - 7/17/2019, 3:10 AM
I don't doubt he could pull it off.
Nebula
Nebula - 7/17/2019, 3:10 AM
Very OT, but this looks much better on-set:
RageDriver2401
RageDriver2401 - 7/17/2019, 3:13 AM
@Nebula - I don't know, it just looks like something is missing here. Maybe because it looks a lot like classic Supe's suit and I'm just too accustomed to the red undies.
Nebula
Nebula - 7/17/2019, 3:17 AM
@RageDriver2401 - You'd think it could do with some undies to break up the blue but I think it looks great without. Only thing I don't like about it is that the cape appears to be a different shade of red to the boots, though that's probably because of lighting or whatever.
Kumkani
Kumkani - 7/17/2019, 3:17 AM
@Nebula - Not bad
RageDriver2401
RageDriver2401 - 7/17/2019, 3:23 AM
@Nebula - I don't watch the show, but a more complex costume redesign like this would've looked pretty dope.
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