Taron Egerton in talks with Marvel for role of Wolverine

Hugh Jackman famously portrayed Wolverine in seven X-Men movies between 2000 and 2017

Hugh Jackman famously portrayed Wolverine in seven X-Men movies between 2000 and 2017

rocket ManActor Taron Egerton has revealed that he has met with Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige and other executives to discuss the prospect of starring in the role of Wolverine, a fan-favorite character previously essayed by Hugh Jackman.

in an interview with new York TimesEgerton said that if given the chance, he would be very happy to take the baton from Jackman and play the character.

“I don’t think it would be wrong to say that. I would be excited but I would also be apprehensive, because Hugh is so attached to the role that I wonder if it would be too difficult for someone else to do it. But hopefully if If this happens, they will give me a shot, ”said the actor.

Jackman played James “Logan” Howlett/Wolverine in seven X-Men films between 2000 and 2017.

Meanwhile, Egerton will next appear in the Apple TV+ drama black bird,