Marvel Studios, according to industry sources, is considering replacing the actor for the role of Wolverine in future X-Men projects. One of the potential candidates for the iconic role is American actor Jeremy Allen White, who gained widespread recognition for the series "The Bear." This is reported by Wave RBC.UA, citing Variety — the original article is available on wave.rbc.ua. It is important to emphasize: there is no official confirmation of casting from the studio at this moment, and the matter is currently in the stage of discussions and rumors.
Franchise Reboot: What the Studio Has Confirmed
The interest in changing the actor for Wolverine logically fits into Marvel Studios' broader plan to refresh the X-Men universe. Studio President Kevin Feige previously confirmed that after the release of "Avengers: Secret Wars," the studio intends to introduce new actors for key X-Men roles. This means that characters familiar to audiences may get an "update," and a new generation of superheroes will be formed within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Against this backdrop, the discussion of candidates for the role of Wolverine looks not like a random rumor, but as part of the planned franchise reboot process.
Why Jeremy Allen White
White's name has already appeared among potential contenders for the role of Wolverine, but until now, the information remained at the level of unconfirmed speculation. The actor has become one of the most notable young performers in Hollywood: his work in the series "The Bear," where he plays chef Carmy Berzatto, brought him prestigious awards, including Golden Globe and Emmy awards. Other notable projects include the sports drama "The Iron Claw" and a biographical film about musician Bruce Springsteen. In addition to film, White has an active presence in the fashion world: in 2024, he became the face of a Calvin Klein advertising campaign.
Details from Insider Sources
Additional context is provided by insider reports. According to Rambler, well-known insider Jeff Sneider spoke about Marvel's interest in the actor, claiming that Hugh Jackman will not be in the new X-Men film and that the iconic role could be played by the star of "The Bear." According to him, the 35-year-old White is allegedly in negotiations with the studio, and his role might be a minor one. Sneider also noted that the actor is closer to the comic book canon in appearance: in original materials, Wolverine is depicted as short, and White's height is about 170 cm. These details have not yet been confirmed by Marvel and are reported as source claims.
Hugh Jackman and His Legacy
Any conversation about replacing Wolverine cannot be separated from the figure of Hugh Jackman, who embodied this character on screen since 2000. Over more than two decades, the actor has become an integral part of X-Men history and one of the most recognizable superhero performers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He last returned to the role of Wolverine in the film "Deadpool & Wolverine," released in 2024. That is why the potential departure of Jackman and the arrival of a new actor are perceived by viewers and critics as a landmark event for the entire franchise, not just a staffing decision.
Thus, at the moment, information about Jeremy Allen White as a candidate for the role of Wolverine is based on Variety publications and insider statements, but not on an official statement from Marvel Studios. The studio has not yet confirmed the actor's name, the format of his participation, or the timeline for the character's potential appearance in new projects. The next logical step to verify the rumor will be the official announcement of the X-Men reboot casting, which, according to Kevin Feige, is expected after "Avengers: Secret Wars."
