Marvel Studios' Mutant Plans: Wolverine's Standalone Movie and X-Men Reboot Details Revealed
Marvel Studios is reportedly focusing on their mutant plans, with Wolverine set to be a key part of the upcoming X-Men projects. According to reports, Marvel is working on a standalone Wolverine movie as part of their next saga, along with other mutant-focused films. This signals that Wolverine will be a priority rather than just a piece of an X-Men reboot. The goal is to establish the character early in the new phase following Avengers: Secret Wars.
The big question now is who will take on the role of Wolverine in this new project. While Hugh Jackman is set to reprise his role as Logan in Avengers: Doomsday, it's uncertain if the solo movie will focus solely on his version of the character. There's also speculation that Dafne Keen's Laura/X-23 could potentially step into the Wolverine role in the MCU. Keen has expressed interest in returning for both smaller character-driven stories and larger team-ups, hinting at a shared or transitional approach to the character.
In addition to Wolverine, Marvel is also working on the long-awaited X-Men reboot. Jake Schreier is reportedly set to direct the film, with Michael Lesslie handling the script. Casting is currently in progress, although no official roles have been announced yet. The X-Men movie is expected to kick off The Mutant Saga, with Marvel planning multiple interconnected mutant projects rather than a single team movie.
There are rumors that some actors from the previous X-Men franchise could make appearances in Avengers: Doomsday, potentially bridging the gap between the old and new eras. However, most of these details are still unconfirmed as Marvel continues to develop its mutant universe. The focus is on building a cohesive and exciting new chapter for the X-Men and Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.