Hugh Jackman may have given a subtle hint about his secret role in the highly anticipated Avengers: Apocalypse.
Jackman, who plays Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, says he’s not done with his role.
In an interview with The view, The greatest showman star, explained why he thinks his time with MCU is far from over.
When asked if that was “a hint that you’re going to be in Avengers: Doomsday,” Jackman replied, “It’s not a hint.”
He continued covering his face, adding, “Watch my face. Try to fix this. No.”
However, the Logan The actor admitted that it “just doesn’t feel like” the end of the road for his character after moving from the 20th Century Fox era of superhero films to the MCU with 2024’s breakout box office success, Deadpool and Wolverine.
The Oscar nominee recalled that for five years, when he decided to no longer play the character, Ryan Reynolds kept persuading him to make a return.
“And then I called him one day and said, ‘I’m in,’” Jackman said. “And so I’m continuing with this – and this is what my gut tells me – it’s not done. But that’s just me! Marvel might have different ideas.”
The Emmy winner’s comments came after swirling speculation that he and Reynolds could potentially reprise their roles as Wolverine and Deadpool in Doomsday.
Previously, Reynolds also teased his fans with an Instagram post featuring a red anarchy symbol graffitied onto the Avengers logo.
Another clue that Jackman plays a role in the film, that he is not the only one X-Men mutant getting in on the action if he joined the cast.
The film will see the return of Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn and James Marsden in addition to Channing Tatum, who debuted as Gambit in Deadpool and Wolverine and is now ready to play in Avengers: Apocalypse.
Although Jackman’s role has not yet been confirmed, Avengers: Apocalypse is scheduled to be released on December 18, 2026.
