Daniel Radcliffehas long been a fan-favorite to take up the mantle of Wolverine from Hugh Jackman, who played the iconic superhero for 17 years.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis coming out in a few months, and the internet is rife with rumors.A Wolverine variant is also reported to appear in the film, and as such, Radcliffe was asked about his involvement in the MCU while attending the premiere of his upcoming filmThe Lost Cityat SXSW.
TheHarry Potterstar dismissed any reports of him being cast as Wolverine but did appreciate the fans’ enthusiasm. Radcliffe also mentioned that he’d be open to playing the clawed superhero but doubts Marvel will go that route. Speaking to Brandon Davis ofPhase Zero podcast, Radcliffe said,
“So many people come up to me like, ‘Hey man, I heard the Wolverine news, that’s really cool.’ And I’m like, ‘Mate, it’s not, I don’t know anything about it.’ Like, I appreciate that somebody has clearly gone, ‘Wolverine is actually short in the comic books, we should get a short guy to do it.’ But I don’t see them going from Hugh Jackman to me afterward, but who knows. Prove me wrong, Marvel.”
Fans have been campaigning for Daniel Radcliffe to play James “Logan” Howlett/Wolverine in the MCU since 2019. Owing to his short stature (Logan, too is notoriously short in the comics – 5’3") and his terrific acting skills,Radcliffe is the ideal choice to play Loganfor many comic-book fans. After bidding goodbye toHarry Potter, Radcliffe has stayed away from franchise films, opting instead to star in niche films likeJungle, Guns Akimbo,andSwiss Army Man. Hopefully, Marvel will listen to the fans and prove Radcliffe wrong.
Taron Egerton, another favorite for the role, recentlyresponded to Wolverine casting rumorsin a similar fashion as fellow Brit Radcliffe, saying: “There’s no truth in it at all. There’s no truth in it. It would, be, obviously, really exciting, but I don’t know… Yeah, of course [I’d take that role]. That’s like playing Bond. It would be exciting to play a role where you play to such a huge audience. Those movies are the most-watched movies in the world. It’s a great thrill, and it’s a great part. But there’s no truth in it. Very flattering, though.”
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Daniel Radcliffe Will Be Next Seen In Adventure Comedy The Lost City
Daniel Radcliffe has a busy year ahead. He will next appear alongside Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, and Brad Pitt in the adventure comedy filmThe Lost City. Directed by Aaron and Adam Nee,The Lost Citycenters on an adventure-novel author, Loretta Sage (Bullock), who is kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire, Fairfax (Radcliffe), to find the fictional lost city from Loretta’s books. Promising tons of action, heart, and humor,The Lost Citywill hit the theaters on June 22, 2025.
Radcliffe is also starring inRoku’s Al Yankovic biopic. TitledWEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story,the film will delve into the famed musician’s “torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle.“WEIRDalso stars Evan Rachel Wood as Madonna and Rainn Wilson as Dr. Demento. The film recently wrapped filming after just 18 days and is expected to debut on The Roku Channel later this year or in early 2023.
