Jeremy Allen White in Talks for Wolverine
Marvel Studios is reportedly negotiating with the White actor to take over the adamantium-clawed role from Hugh Jackman.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Marvel Studios is in talks with Jeremy Allen White about playing Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, according to Jeff Sneider's newsletter The InSneider. The report says the role would first appear in a small part in the new X-Men movie set for May 2028.
Why it matters
A casting change would mark a major shift for the character after Hugh Jackman's long run in the role. The reported talks show Marvel preparing a new actor to carry the franchise's X-Men storyline forward.
The report comes from a newsletter rather than an official studio announcement, and the production start for the new X-Men film is only listed as next year. Whether the talks result in a signed deal has not been confirmed.
The players
Marvel Studios
Marvel Studios is the film division of Marvel Entertainment that produces the Marvel Cinematic Universe films featuring characters such as Wolverine.
Jeremy Allen White
Jeremy Allen White is an American actor best known for starring in the television series The Bear, and he is the performer reportedly in talks to play Wolverine.
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor who played Wolverine in multiple X-Men films and in Deadpool & Wolverine.
The details
Sneider reports that meetings between Jeremy Allen White and Marvel Studios about the Wolverine role have taken place. The expected approach is a limited appearance in the new X-Men film, with a larger MCU role coming later.
Timeline
Production on the new X-Men movie begins next year.
The new X-Men movie is set for release in May 2028.
Industry Dynamics
The reported talks follow Deadpool & Wolverine's gag showing Hugh Jackman as comic-accurate Wolverine, which highlighted the gap between the character's comic height and Jackman's 6'2" frame. Recasting the role would extend that tension into the MCU's next phase.
Viewers would see Wolverine's casting decided through Marvel's film slate, with the role appearing in the X-Men movie first. Theatrical release in May 2028 would determine where and how audiences can see the new Wolverine.
The takeaway
Casting decisions for long-running characters often unfold through reports before official announcements, so readers should watch for confirmation from Marvel Studios. The eventual outcome will show how the studio balances comic-accurate traits with its established cast.
What happens next
Production on the new X-Men movie begins next year, and the film is set for May 2028.
Further reading
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