The Adamantium Alibi: Will Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Slash Into Avengers: Doomsday?

The question of whether Hugh Jackman would ever reprise his role as Wolverine seemed definitively answered by the gut-punch emotional farewell of 2017's Logan. However, in the ever-shifting landscape of the Multiverse Saga, the actor's surprise return in Deadpool & Wolverine shattered that certainty.

Now, all eyes are on his potential involvement in the upcoming Russo Brothers-directed Marvel Studios epic, Avengers: Doomsday.

In a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Jackman addressed the rampant speculation with a typically charming and nuanced non-answer that has nonetheless fueled the most intense online buzz yet.

What Did Hugh Jackman Actually Say on The Graham Norton Show?

When host Graham Norton pressed Jackman on his habit of retiring the character only to return, especially after the immense box office success of his latest outing, the actor was intentionally vague but telling. His response didn't rule anything out, giving Marvel fans the ambiguous hope they thrive on.

He was quoted as saying, "Maybe," with a smile, before delivering the money quote: "I am never saying 'never' ever again."

This simple declaration directly contradicts his previous definitive stance following Logan. He went on to explain the sincerity of his initial retirement, stating, "I did mean it when I said 'never,' until the day when I changed my mind.

But I really did for quite a few years, I meant it." This gives his current, more open stance significant weight, suggesting the right creative catalyst (like the Multiversal stakes of a film like Avengers: Doomsday) could easily bring him back.

Is Jackman Just Joking About a Potential MCU Return?

Interestingly, Jackman immediately pivoted to a humorous comment on the state of the film industry, offering a subtle, tongue-in-cheek solution for the studio. He joked, "I have done ten films now, so I think they have enough for an AI version of me!"

While delivered for laughs, this joke underscores a key element in the conversation: the sheer longevity of his tenure as the character.

Having played Wolverine for over two decades and across multiple timelines (his Deadpool & Wolverine iteration being a variant), Marvel Studios now possesses an enormous library of his performance, which he jokingly suggests could be leveraged, potentially as an easier alternative to his rigorous preparation for the role.

However, most fans and reporters view his "never say never" quip as a genuine hint that the door is very much open for a live-action return.

Why Does Hugh Jackman’s “Maybe” Matter for Avengers: Doomsday?

The biggest piece of supporting evidence comes from the confirmed cast of the multiversal crossover event. Numerous co-stars from the original Fox X-Men franchise, including Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Kelsey Grammer (Beast), and Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), are already confirmed to appear in Avengers: Doomsday.

This ensemble of returning Fox-Marvel veterans, coupled with the introduction of the Fantastic Four cast, makes the upcoming Avengers films the ideal stage for Jackman's Wolverine variant to make an explosive cameo, or even play a pivotal role.

Given the film’s Multiverse-spanning plot, a variant of Logan is a natural fit, allowing Marvel to include the iconic character without undoing the perfect ending of 2017's Logan.

Some Closing Thoughts

Hugh Jackman's latest comments are a masterclass in celebrity non-confirmation, yet they speak volumes to the sustained passion he holds for the character and the magnetic pull of the MCU's Multiverse Saga. The simple "maybe" is enough to send fan speculation into overdrive.

With principal photography for Avengers: Doomsday wrapped, any potential appearance would likely have been shot under tight secrecy, making a surprise reveal all the more impactful.

His refusal to "say never" is the definitive confirmation that for Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, the end of the road remains perpetually just around the next multiversal corner.

Fans can now only wait, claws crossed, to see if Logan truly joins the Russo Brothers' epic on the big screen.

So, do you think that Hugh Jackman will join our Earth-616 stalwarts in the race against time ahead of the inevitable Doom which awaits in store for them? Let us know in the comments section down below!