Deadpool and Wolverine wasn't content with bringing Hugh Jackman back, it also went and got itself some DCEU royalty
Jul. 25, 2024Spoilers ahead as we dive into one of the most unexpected appearances in Deadpool 3
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Be warned: We are heading straight to spoiler city right now, folks. So turn back if you need to, or go read ourDeadpool and Wolverine reviewif you’re looking for more info on the film.
As it should happen, there are a lot ofWolverine variants in Deadpool and Wolverine. But none more surprising than one of the biggest stars in Hollywood – and DCEU royalty – making a surprise appearance. Sure you’ve heard of tossing a coin to your Witcher, but how about tossing a brewski to your Wolverine? If not, you might want to get one handy, because the biggest surpriseDeadpool and Wolverine cameois The Cavillrine, aka Henry Cavill as The Wolverine
Who does Henry Cavill play in Deadpool and Wolverine?
Yep, Superman himself appears as a Wolverine variant in the new movie. It’s a jaw-dropping bit of fan-casting come true which arrives in the middle of an already wild sequence; one that introduces Wolverine after Wolverine, with only one of them played by Henry Cavill.
Here’s how it goes down if you haven’t checked out the movie yet, or were too busy screaming your head off in the theater.Deadpool and Wolverine anchor beingsare a key plot point throughout – one person who can keep an entire timeline intact. It’s revealed that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine from Logan is one such anchor being, with that timeline torn asunder after the character’s death. Deadpool snags a TemPad from TVA executive Mr. Paradox and heads off through the multiverse in search of a replacement.
In the montage sequence, Deadpool encounters: a canonically short Wolverine; an Age of Apocalypse version of Wolverine; an original costume Wolverine fighting the Hulk in the Canadian wilderness; a crucified Wolverine in a field of skulls straight out of Marc Silvestri’s cover to Uncanny X-Men #251; a suave “Patch” Wolverine gambling in Madripoor; and even a gun-happy Old Man Logan Wolverine. All of those Variants of the Canuck are played by Hugh Jackman – leading up to Deadpool’s encounter with the “Worst Wolverine” in classic yellow and blue costume who ends up co-leading the movie.
But in the midst of all this, Deadpool enters a warehouse where a Wolverine Variant is standing with his back to the audience. It’s Deadpool who realizes what’s up, as soon as he recognizes the jacked back of the actor as none other than Henry Cavill, who he dubs The Cavillrine. Cavillrine turns around with stogie in mouth and classic Wolverine noggin hair and facial hair and then proceeds to punch Deadpool clear across the room.
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In a perfect world we’d say yes, alas it’s unlikely. So, here’s the deal with this new Henry Cavill Wolverine. Pretty much the second Cavill announced he was no longer returning as Superman – DC has a newSuperman rebootin production fromJames Gunn– fans started casting him in MCU roles. The most popular? One of the X-Men, and specifically Wolverine – down to some fans making art of what he might look like popping his claws.
However, Cavill sticking around as the one and only Wolverine is pretty unlikely at this point, for one simple reason: Hugh Jackman is still around for theDeadpool & Wolverine ending. There’s a running joke in the movie about howDisneywill keep Jackman in the role until he’s 90, but it’s only half a joke. WithAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Warscoming (hopefully) in the next few years, if they need a Wolverine, they know that Jackman is going to be the draw there.
Look, perhaps this is a teaser of things to come. Perhaps CavillandJackman will lock claws in Secret Wars. But most likely not. Instead, you can enjoy this brief glimpse of a universe that might have been.
Wondering where to go next? Here’s how to watch all of theMarvel movies in orderonce you’re done with Deadpool and Wolverine.
Alex Zalben has previously written for MTV News, TV Guide, Decider, and more. He’s the co-host and producer of the long-running Comic Book Club podcast, and the writer of Thor and the Warrior Four, an all-ages comic book series for Marvel.
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