Summary
Henry Cavill’sDeadpool & Wolverinecameo exceeded mostMCUfans’ expectations, but his brief appearance could’ve been even better. It was revealed pretty early on inDeadpool & Wolverine’s production that the film would be a multiverse story. Anything is possible when you bring in the concept of alternative timelines and variants, especially wild cameos and castings that wouldn’t make sense otherwise. The third installment of theDeadpooltrilogy featuredvarious cameos of Fox Marvel characters, but the most surprising cameo had nothing to do with past Marvel films at all.
When Wade Wilson travels the multiverse in search of a Wolverine variant that can act like the anchor being of his universe, he comes across one that looks perfect from the back. Shockingly, the variant is revealed to be Cavill. Cavill spent years playing Superman in the DCEU, which is why his cameo as part ofDeadpool & Wolverine’s many Easter Eggsto superhero fans. His cameo is already one of the best of the film as is, but Cavill’s MCU role was almost taken to the next level.
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Henry Cavill’s Wolverine Could’ve Been Wearing Flannel In Deadpool & Wolverine
When Wade first comes across the perfect Wolverine variant, Cavill’s Wolverine wears a basic white tank top and jeans. However, he actually could’ve looked slightly different.Deadpool & Wolverineconcept artistWesley Burtrevealed alternative looks for the Cavillerine on Twitter, which includedWolverine in red and green flannels. The looks ultimately didn’t make it into the final film, but the art is giving fans nostalgic flashbacks to the early days of Wolverine.
One of Hugh Jackman’s most iconic early Wolverine looks was a red flannel, white tank top, and jean combo.Logan most notably wore the outfit in 2009’sX-Men Origins: Wolverine, even occasionally sprucing it up with a leather jacket. GivenDeadpool & Wolverine’s celebration of Fox’s movie history, seeing the costume reflected in Cavill’s surprise cameo would have been a great choice. And it would have added more recognizable visual characterization to Cavill’s version of Wolverine.
While the flannel wasn’t necessary for Cavill’s cameo to be a success, the fact that it was something that almost happened feels like a missed opportunity. Thealternative Cavillerine designcould’ve been an homage to the early days of Wolverine and theX-Menfranchise, especially becauseDeadpool & Wolverinealready did such a great job at honoring the Fox Marvel properties.
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Marvel Has To Bring Back Henry Cavill’s Wolverine In The MCU
The Cavillerine only graced the big screen for less than a minute, but it was an incredibly well-received moment. The cameo managed to stand out in a film that was already full of surprises, andMarvel has to be taking note of how well this casting went over with fans. The Multiverse Saga gives Marvel the perfect chance to bring back Cavill’s Wolverine for a more substantial MCU role, especially with the huge fight versus Doctor Doom looming.
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The MCU’s heroes will need all the help they can get while fighting Doctor DoominAvengers: DoomsdayandSecret Wars. They’re bound to recruit help from across timelines, meaning it would be the perfect chance for Cavill’s Wolverine to return. It wouldn’t even necessarily have to be a permanent, multi-film role, but it would be rewarding to actually see the Cavillerine in some action sequences. Fans will just have to hold out hope that Cavill’s Wolverine will return to the MCU beyondDeadpool & Wolverine, perhaps even donning some flannel next time.
