Will Henry Cavill Play Wolverine in Captain Marvel 2? Last updated on February 29 2020 by Cooper Smith

According to TheDigitalWeekly, Henry Cavill might play Wolverine in a future MCU film. If so, that is huge. Is this just a rumor? What are the chances? What's happening with Captain Marvel 2? Should Cavill even go for it? Read on to find out.

Captain Marvel 2

Before we talk about Wolverine, the most important thing to talk about first in the movie he's reportedly starring in. Captain Marvel 2 is somewhat confirmed, although little is known. The current schedule is for it to be released in 2022, so possibly one of the first films in Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It will probably come out around the same time as Black Panther 2 or Blade. Captain Marvel 2's plot is currently just made up of speculation, but will most likely have the Skrulls playing a large role in it.

X-Men in the MCU

This is actually huge. If Wolverine is actually in Captain Marvel 2, that means that the rest of the X-Men aren't far behind. With Captain Marvel 2 set for 2022, the X-Men team will probably soon be joining in. That means that by 2024, you could be seeing Professor X, Mystique, Magneto, Cyclops and more in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with new actors. They'll be interacting with people like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and more. Let's just ignore the idea of Henry Cavill for a moment. Just the idea of Wolverine being on the big screen again in 2 years is such a fun one.

Just a Rumor?

Right now, (sorry to burst bubbles) this is just a rumor. The beginning phase of any casting movie news. Henry Cavill does seem like a good fit, however, and TheDigitalWeekly claims to have strong Hollywood sources. Even in the Marvel comics, the characters of Captain Marvel and Wolverine actually appeared side by side on the page. So, it's not unheard of. And you can't deny the fact that Cavill betraying DC, then jumping into an action-packed Wolverine role fighting beside Carol Danvers isn't pretty cool. Right? While it's just a rumor, there does seem to be some truth behind it.

From DC to Marvel?

Would Henry Cavill switch from his role as Superman to a role like Wolverine? According to the rumor, Marvel is just in talks with him about it and nothing has been confirmed. So it seems to be up to Henry. The last time he played Superman was three years ago, in 2017's Justice League. And with Ben Affleck leaving his role as Batman, it could open the door and make it easier for Cavill to ditch his part in the DCEU. Either way, Marvel or DC fans will dislike him. Henry Cavill is going to have to make a decision, and boy, is it a tough one.

Alternate Wolverine Actors

If it is indeed true Wolverine is going to appear beside Carol Danvers in her upcoming sequel, then there is a variety of actors that could play him. Fans on Twitter have been going crazy with other suggestions. These include Colin Farrel, who is known for his work in Miami Vice, Dumbo (2019), and Saving Mr. Banks. Another idea was Kit Harrington, who is known for his role in Game of Thrones. Unfortunately, he is counted out because he is already set to play a character in Marvel's November release, The Eternals. Also, Daniel Radcliffe, who is famous for his acting in the Harry Potter franchise and Now You See Me 2. All great suggestions, including Henry. So, who knows? Right now it's just a rumor and the chances are up in the air.

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