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Deadpool & Wolverine hit the theaters on July 26, 2024, starring the duo of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Henry Cavill's unexpected cameo as a Wolverine variant appears to have added an extra layer of thrill.
The cameo fueled fan excitement and sparked discussions about the long-standing rumors of Cavill's association with this iconic role. Adding to the star-studded appearances, Channing Tatum and Chris Evans also graced the film with cameos.
Disclaimer: The article contains major spoilers from the movie Deadpool & Wolverine.
Henry Cavill's history of casting rumors for Wolverine
Long before Henry Cavill took on the role of a Wolverine variant, fans had been rooting for him to join the X-Men universe. Known for his role as Superman in the DCEU, Cavill has always been a favorite among fans to play Wolverine, reportedly due to his commanding screen presence and acting versatility.
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Rumors of Cavill stepping into the Wolverine role started swirling as early as 2020, with talks that he might appear in Captain Marvel 2. Although these rumors were eventually disproved, the buzz around Cavill as Wolverine did not die down.
In Deadpool & Wolverine, Cavill’s cameo, though brief, was a major nod to Wolverine's rich history. Marvel Studios’ decision to include him shows their strategy of incorporating popular fan theories into their films.
In the movie, Ryan Reynolds' character— Deadpool— tries to find a replacement for Wolverine within his universe. This is when Henry Cavill makes a cameo as a distinctive Wolverine variant.
He is depicted riding a rugged motorcycle and confidently chomping on a cigar, capturing the essence of the Wolverine character with a tough, no-nonsense demeanor. The portrayal is one of several appearances by different Wolverine variants in the sequence.
What lies ahead for Cavill's Wolverine?
While the excitement of seeing Cavill as Wolverine was palpable, it raises questions about the future of his casting. With the MCU's plans for an X-Men movie still under wraps and the timeline extending into the next phase of Marvel films, Marvel Studios has yet to confirm whether Cavill will continue to don the Wolverine mantle beyond the cameo in the movie.
Deadpool & Wolverine box office collections
The movie has shattered box office expectations, amassing over $200 million in North America and $440 million globally on its opening weekend, according to Forbes. The debut surpasses early projections which anticipated around $150 million domestically and $360 million worldwide.
The film's success has eclipsed the opening figures of both Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018), setting it on a trajectory to outperform the total worldwide earnings of its predecessors— approximately $783 million and $786 million respectively.
If Deadpool & Wolverine maintains this momentum, it is poised to reach a final global tally between $1.32 billion and $1.45 billion, potentially surpassing $1.5 billion, thereby exceeding the combined gross of the earlier Deadpool films.
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