“We’ve got British Wolverine and British Spider-Man now”: Daniel Radcliffe’s Rumored Deadpool 3 Casting Has Fans Convinced He’s Replacing Hugh Jackman in Avengers 6
Daniel Radcliffe has been widely known for his role of Harry Potter in the famous film franchise. The actor has grown up on the set of Harry Potter. Although Radcliffe has been part of many other films, he is still popular among fans for his part in the fantasy franchise based on the books of J.K. Rowling.
The 34-year-old has caught the media’s attention as rumors are making waves of him being part of the MCU. Marvel Cinematic Universe has been under fans’ radar as it has failed to deliver blockbuster films for a long time. However, fans are waiting for Deadpool 3, which is bringing back Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Rumors state that Daniel Radcliffe will have a secret role in Deadpool 3. These rumors have excited fans who are now convinced the British actor will be replacing Jackman in future Marvel films.
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Daniel Radcliffe might be part of Deadpool 3
Fans all over the world are excited due to all of the expectations they have from Deadpool 3. The film, starring the charismatic Ryan Reynolds, has been in headlines ever since it was confirmed that Hugh Jackman is reprising his role as Wolverine. With the on-set pictures of Jackman in a yellow suit with Reynolds Deadpool surfaced online, fans were unable to control their excitement.
After the Disney-Fox merger caused the X-Men rights to return to Marvel Studios, online casting rumors about potential performers for the next live-action iteration of the well-known mutant squad in the Marvel Cinematic Universe started to circulate. Daniel Radcliffe was rumored to be cast to take on the mantle of Logan/Wolverine from Jackman. However, the X-Men star’s return to play the superhero character shut down Radcliffe’s rumors.
Industry scooper Daniel Richtman revealed through X that the Harry Potter actor might be suitable for another role in the MCU. He teased that the British actor has reportedly been cast to join Jackman and Reynolds in Deadpool 3 for a secret role. No other details regarding the role were provided. According to various theories, the 34-year-old can play a Wolverine Variant.
Due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, Deadpool 3 production has been put on hold. Shawn Levy previously stated that they were already halfway through filming when the SAG-AFTRA strike began.
Fans share their excitement about Daniel Radcliffe’s rumored casting in MCU
Daniel Radcliffe’s rumored casting in Deadpool 3 has somewhat convinced fans that the actor will be replacing Hugh Jackman in Avengers 6. There were previous rumors which claimed that Radcliffe was on Marvel’s radar to take over from Jackman as Logan in the planned X-Men reboot. However, nothing has been confirmed by anyone connected to the project, but fans have started building their theories and shared their excitement through X.
A person posted on X saying, “New Wolverine, we’ve got British Wolverine and British Spiderman now.” It was followed by a series of posts:
New Wolverine, we've got British Wolverine and British Spiderman now
— Geoff Dougherty (@Geoff00000000) September 10, 2023
He will be a different/younger Logan from another universe to be introduced for future movies.
— GameSkrooge (@GameSkrooge) September 10, 2023
New universe wolverine
— Mitch Stockton (@MitchStockton) September 11, 2023
If i remember correctly fans have said for years they want Daniel Radcliffe to play Wolverine. So if this is a multiverse movie then i would not be surprised if Daniel is playing wolverine in one of the other universes
— Bronwyn Ross (@bronwynross291) September 10, 2023
It's happening?? https://t.co/cTiNMwJBgk
— Chris Wong-Swenson⚡ (@pingpongflix) September 10, 2023
Deadpool 3 is directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay he co-wrote with Reynolds, Rhett Rheese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. The film will also introduce new characters to the franchise including acclaimed actors Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen, with Corrin expected to play the main antagonist.
Deadpool 3 arrives in theaters on May 3, 2024.
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