Dwayne Johnson’s Rumored X-Men Villain Role Could Signal a Shift for Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in Upcoming MCU Phases

As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent immersed in the Marvel universe, I can confidently say that the prospect of Deadpool & Wolverine gracing the big screen is nothing short of exhilarating! The potential for these iconic characters to make their debut in the MCU and usher in a new era for mutants has me on the edge of my seat.


‘The appearance of Deadpool and Wolverine in a single film signifies significant achievements within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This movie marks their debut in the cinematic universe, and, as Feige pointed out, it heralds the start of an age focused on mutants in the MCU.’

In the highly anticipated live-action reboot of the X-Men, it’s clear that the team will require a powerful adversary. Although we can’t say for certain who this foe may be, whispers suggest that Wolverine might be veering towards a sinister course.

Recently, it was hinted that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson might be up for a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, approximately at the same time as his production company, Seven Bucks Productions, established partnerships with Disney. This collaboration allows Seven Bucks Productions to work together with different Disney divisions, possibly leading to Johnson appearing in significant roles.

It’s been whispered that one project potentially involving Johnson might be the live-action reboot of the X-Men series, fueling excitement among fans who wonder if he could portray the powerful antagonist Apocalypse, a character deeply entrenched in mutant history.

As a longtime fan of the X-Men franchise and Wolverine in particular, I find it incredibly exciting that the storyline from ‘X-Men ’97’ Season 1 could potentially have a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The character development of Wolverine has always fascinated me, and seeing how his arc unfolds on the big screen would be truly captivating.

In the end, following numerous failed efforts to rebuild his indestructible skeleton, Wolverine eventually crossed paths with Apocalypse and received a proposal he found impossible to refuse.

Over time, during the “The Twelve” storyline, Apocalypse re-added adamantium to Wolverine’s bones. Capturing Wolverine, Apocalypse intended to use this process as part of a plan to make him one of his Four Horsemen of Death. Though Wolverine fought against the transformation, he understood that Sabretooth, in the role of Death, would be more dangerous. To stop this, Wolverine challenged Sabretooth for the position of Horseman. Eventually, Wolverine reclaimed his adamantium-enhanced skeleton and claws.

As a die-hard fan of Marvel Comics, I can confidently say that this particular storyline is one of the most significant in Wolverine’s history, and I can only imagine how electrifying it would be to witness it unfold on the big screen in the MCU. Having grown up reading Wolverine comics, his journey has always resonated with me deeply, and this storyline holds a special place in my heart. It’s a tale that encapsulates the essence of what makes Wolverine such an iconic character – the struggle between his animalistic instincts and his humanity, the complex relationships he forms along the way, and the high stakes action that is synonymous with the X-Men universe. I can only hope that the MCU does justice to this storyline and delivers an adaptation that lives up to the hype.

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2024-08-19 11:44