At the most recent Sony State of Play showcase, Marvel’s Wolverine finally showed itself after years of lying dormant. After the notorious cyberattack that hit developer Insomniac Games back in 2023 and leaked over a terabyte of data, it was unclear when Marvel’s Wolverine would ever show itself again. Thankfully, that time is now.
Marvel’s Wolverine closed out the State of Play event, revealing not only a montage of action-packed moments and eye-catching level designs, but it also confirmed which actor would be taking on the role of the claw-wielding Logan. The lucky person in question is Australian actor Liam McIntyre. After Hugh Jackman has practically owned the role for over two decades now in the film adaptations, it’s funny to see that yet another Australian will be stepping into Logan’s shoes. Liam McIntyre may not be a household name like Hugh Jackman, but that doesn’t mean his resume isn’t impressive.
Liam McIntyre Takes on the Titular Role of Marvel's Wolverine
No Stranger to the World of Video Games
Over the years, McIntyre has lent his voice to several video game characters, and the franchises he’s been part of are no small series, either. His most notable roles in gaming are part of the Gears of War franchise and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. When it comes to the former, McIntyre voiced JD Fenix, the son of Marcus Fenix, in both Gears of Wars 4 and Gears 5. Those who played Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will likely recognize him as the voice of Taron Malicos.
Having two series like Gears of War and Star Wars Jedi under one’s belt is truly impressive, but this marks the first time that McIntyre has portrayed a character with years of story arcs and expectations behind it. After Jackman’s long history with the character, a lot of Wolverine fans may have preconceived notions of what the character should be like, and while this makes any deviation from those expectations risky, it’s also a thrilling place to be creatively, as it could signal a new era for Logan.
Marvel’s Wolverine will travel to Tokyo, Canada, and the fictional island of Madripoor.
McIntyre May Look Familiar to History Buffs and TV Lovers
For those who love history-focused TV series, McIntyre was part of the popular Starz series Spartacus. After original series lead Andy Whitfield died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, McIntyre took on the lead role for the rest of the show’s span, and this remains one of his most notable live-action roles. Some of his other most significant roles include The Legend of Hercules as Sotiris and a five-episode arc on CW’s The Flash as Mark Mardon. Bringing the character of Wolverine to life is bound to be a career highlight for McIntyre, and as the wait for more Marvel’s Wolverine news continues, it will be exciting to get a deeper look at his portrayal of the anger-filled mutant.
Mystique and Omega Red have also been confirmed for Marvel’s Wolverine, but their actors remain a mystery.
More Marvel's Wolverine News is Already on the Way
- Insomniac confirmed that the next Marvel’s Wolverine update will be in spring 2026.
- The game is set to launch sometime in fall 2026 for the PS5.
Although there has yet to be an official release date, the confirmed spring update is likely to be the moment Insomniac reveal such news. Beyond a date, a deeper look into Marvel’s Wolverine‘s unapologetically violent approach to the character will hopefully be showcased even more, too.
As time passes, more news is bound to pop up, but until then, Marvel’s Wolverine‘s trailer is packed with jaw-dropping moments that many gamers are likely to be studying for a while. Liam McIntyre has demonstrated his talent for bringing game characters to life in the past, so it will be exciting to see how his version of Wolverine does with audiences.