Is there still hope for an Avengers/X-Men crossover? The Wolverine star Hugh Jackman certainly seems thrilled about the idea. Nevertheless, it’s mere speculation at this point, but who knows what the future holds for both franchises? Only time will tell. That being said, Screen Rant asked Jackman about the possibility of a crossover and he said the following:
“I think it’d be fantastic. I loved The Avengers. I love what they do with it. Kevin Feige, by the way, I can tell you is one of the true gentlemen of this business. And I say that from when he was on X-Men 1, and I don’t even know what his role was, officially, associate producer maybe? But, when I first auditioned for Bryan [Singer], Dougray [Scott] was playing the role. Bryan… I think I was sent there by the studio. I don’t think he even knew I was coming, and it was one of those auditions you walk out going, ‘Well, I know this isn’t happening.’ Instead of just putting me on a plane, I remember him taking me out, him and Tom DeSanto took me out for a restaurant because I had to stay overnight. It was too late. They took me out for dinner.
I remember thinking, I go, ‘Well, I know I’m not in this movie, so you guys are true gentlemen.’ They were really nice. I know how busy they were. They were already filming at the time, and I know I really wasn’t doing it. I know what was going on behind the scenes. And within a week, all of a sudden the Dougray thing started to unravel. So then, I went back and did a real audition. But the first one, I don’t know what the first one was, maybe for the studio to see me more. I don’t know, or maybe they were anticipating what was coming. Who knows? But anyway, I just always remember Kevin and I have such a soft spot for him, and I’m in touch with him and I don’t know how I got onto that. But anyway, I’m basically really happy and proud of what he’s achieved. I think he’s making great movies. People love them. And consistency is incredible. So, who wouldn’t want to be involved with that?
The Australian actor definitely seems interested, and his good relationship with Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige could pave the way for an Avengers / X-Men crossover. Personally, I’d love to see it happen, but I’d much rather see Spider-Man join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What do you think?
Oh, and here are some new images from The Wolverine!
