7 actors who could replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the MCU

TOKYO - SEPTEMBER 03: Actor Hugh Jackman attends the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Japan Premiere at Roppongi Hills on September 3, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on September 11 in Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/ WireImage)
TOKYO - SEPTEMBER 03: Actor Hugh Jackman attends the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Japan Premiere at Roppongi Hills on September 3, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The film will open on September 11 in Japan. (Photo by Jun Sato/ WireImage)
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 11: WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: In this image released on February 11, Scott Eastwood from the cast of ‘I Want You Back’ poses for an exclusive IMDb portrait session at Quixote Studios West Hollywood in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 11: WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: In this image released on February 11, Scott Eastwood from the cast of ‘I Want You Back’ poses for an exclusive IMDb portrait session at Quixote Studios West Hollywood in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDb)

Scott Eastwood

With his rugged good looks, charismatic persona, and impressive physicality, there is no denying that Scott Eastwood would be a perfect candidate to play the role of Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

First, Eastwood has proven his acting chops in a range of roles, including action-packed movies like The Fate of the Furious and Pacific Rim Uprising, as well as more dramatic films like Gran Torino and The Longest Ride. This versatility and range would make him well-suited to capture the multifaceted nature of Wolverine, who is a complex character with a troubled past and a fierce loyalty to his friends.

Then there is the fact that Eastwood has the physicality to convincingly portray Wolverine’s raw strength and agility. At 6’0″ tall and with a muscular build, he has the physical presence and athleticism to pull off the character’s intense fight scenes and acrobatic stunts. His chiseled features also lend themselves well to the character’s rough-and-tumble personality.

Eastwood has a natural charisma and screen presence that would make him a compelling leading man. He has a way of commanding attention on screen, and his magnetic personality would make it easy for audiences to root for him as Wolverine. This is a crucial aspect of the character, as Wolverine is one of Marvel’s most popular and beloved heroes — so it’ll be key to find an actor who can win fans over in the role.