Production on Avengers: Doomsday has officially commenced, meaning that set photos, videos, and leaks are - like Thanos - inevitable. The upcoming film is sure to be a global phenomenon as it brings about a conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's ongoing Multiverse Saga, and fans aren't quite sure if they are ready for what Marvel Studios has in store for them. It's going to be major anyway, that much we can count on.
The release of Thunderbolts* has reinvigorated the MCU, as the critically-acclaimed film has received a big thumbs-up from the franchise's fans, and general audiences. That's a very good way to set the stage for next year's big Avengers reunion - and it's the kind of pleasant surprise that Marvel likes to hear after a few rough years, especially as production ramps up on Doomsday.
Speaking of surprises, a mysterious new set photo - and video - has surfaced online and it has already sent the internet into a meltdown full of speculation about what it could mean.
Avengers: Doomsday set photo features mystery actor (and fans are convinced it's Hugh Jackman)
A brand new photo from the set of Avengers: Doomsday, along with a video, have surfaced online and both of them feature a mystery actor making his way into a house through the front door. He's dressed smart and is carrying a bag in one hand as he enters through the door. Although the actor doesn't turn around to face the camera, fans are speculating about who the identity of the mystery actor is, and one name has emerged as the front-runner.
Some fans suggested that it could be Doctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch, while others have suggested Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man. Neither one of those actors are currently among the listed cast for Avengers: Doomsday but they are rumored to appear. Then again, some have put forward the film's primary villain Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) as the likely candidate. Although Downey was recently spotted sporting a very different haircut.
The most common name that came up, however, was Hugh Jackman. The legendary actor is, of course, known for his portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men movies and he just made his MCU debut last year in Deadpool and Wolverine. Although his name isn't listed among the Avengers: Doomsday returnees, a large portion of his X-Men costars will appear, which makes a potential surprise appearance from Logan all the more plausible (and perhaps even likely).
Multiple people commented variations of "Hugh Jackman" and "Wolverine", with one adding "That's Hugh Jackman". Another pointed out that the mysterious actor's features are similar to Jackman's too, leading them to conclude that the Wolverine star will be involved in some capacity.
Jackman has been rumored to appear in at least one of the upcoming two Avengers movies, so his absence from the cast announcement surprised audiences - especially when Deadpool and Wolverine turned out to be a billon-dollar phenomenon for Marvel Studios last year. With that in mind, it's possible that Marvel is simply keeping his return a surprise for audiences to experience during the movie itself. Something tells us that, if he does appear in the film, the sight of him alone would be enough to get theaters to erupt with applause.
Avengers: Doomsday arrives in movie theaters on May 1, 2026.