Taron Egerton Says He’s Met With Marvel’s Kevin Feige And Hopes He Has A ‘Chance’ As Wolverine

Taron Egerton Says He’s Met With Marvel’s Kevin Feige And Hopes He Has A ‘Chance’ As Wolverine

After playing Sir Elton John, Taron Egerton hopes to one day play a different iconic figure: Logan.

An actress known for her role as Ex in the first two king in movies and to play Johnny rocket manspeak New York Times to promote your Apple TV+ series Black bird In an interview published on the internet on Friday. The paper notes that Egerton met with Marvel Studios bosses, including President Kevin Feige, and that he wanted to follow in Hugh Jackman’s footsteps as the next Wolverine.

“I don’t think it’s wrong to say that,” Egerton, 32, told the publication, laughing about his interest in the role. “I would be excited but also scared because Hugh is so associated with the role that I wonder if anyone would have a hard time doing it.”

The actor continued, “But I hope that if it happens, they’ll give me a chance.”

Jackman, who starred opposite Egerton in 2016 eddie the eagleThe last time he played a member of the X-Men was in 2017. logan.

This isn’t the first time Egerton has spoken publicly about the character. In 2019, he told Britain QA That he knew some Marvel fans were hoping to cast him as Wolverine.

“Anyone who thinks he would be good for the role is really flattering,” Egerton said at the time. “I love Marvel, but he’s just a fan. These rumors are unfounded.”

last time some other time First In an interview, Egerton admitted that he didn’t have the right motivations to take on roles in 2018’s critically panned films. robin hood s Billionaire Boys Club.

“I ignored my instincts on these two jobs because they offered me a lot of money to do them,” the star said. “And it’s just fatal. You can’t choose roles like that.”

Source: Hollywood Reporter

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