Casting the X-Men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Wolverine 

Make sure to check out curiositystream.com/nando to watch my bonus video on Nebula. What did you think of my pick for Wolverine?

I’d hate for Wolverine to be that big in the MCU, not at the cost of literally every other mutant. The Fox movies were basically a Wolverine saga (not entirely comic accurate, but still). Give Cyclops his due. Do Gambit well. Give some others the spotlight. Edit: I’m not saying the X-Men absolutely have to be comic-accurate in the MCU; that’s not my point at all. I simply think they should tap into the potential of the other mutant characters instead of investing completely in Wolverine.

It's an absolutely miracle to me that Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, pretty much all of the HP cast are as well-adjusted as they are today

Personally I think the MCU should dial back on Wolverine. I’d like to see an X-Men movie that portrays them as a team/family and not Wolverine and some other people. I don’t want him to dominate every MCU movie because like the comics he has to be in everything. That being said, they need to cast a group of unknowns as an ensemble.

Big agree on Jared. Never heard of the guy, but everything you say about him sounds just like Wolverine. I would love to see the Eggsy and Daniel as other MCU heroes, and for Tom's Venom to actually be in the MCU, but the new Wolverine should be someone like Jared.

I think the biggest roadblock with Daniel Radcliffe is that he may not want to do it. I think a long time ago he realized that he could spend the rest of his career trying to swim against the current and prove he’s more than just Harry Potter, or he can just pick the fun projects. Plus, I don’t think he would be interested in forfeiting another chunk of his life to another major franchise. He doesn’t need the money, fame or responsibility that comes with being a centerpiece in the MCU. He can just have fun doing a Weird Al Biopic or play a corpse with Paul Dano.

i was lucky enough to run into nando in person while he way buying the roses and while i was surprised when he said they were for the wolverine video, i am delighted by the outcome

Nando, hear me out. Daniel Radcliffe as Wolverine, Jared as Sabretooth. To me, that is phenomenal casting.

I’d love to see you do these kind of “casting series” for other teams that we haven’t seen adapted for film or that don’t have a current adaptation, like the Teen Titans, the Champions, or something!

To be fair to Taron, he can do different British accents really well. I know they all sound similar to an American but Taron really does nail some accents.

Tom Hardy is such a phenomenal actor that I’m honestly sad he was wasted on Venom. His Eddie Brock/Venom performance is a ton of fun and I’d love seeing more from him, but he’s a better fit for Wolverine. I agree with Jared though!

The potiential chemistry and brotherhood that could be built by Jared and Ryan as fellow country men could be INSANE. The synergy of the Deadpool/Wolverine could be amazing.

Glad that Jared is getting some attention, Letterkenny is absolutely one of my FAVORITE shows and he absolutely works for the roll

As a Canadian, and Letterkenny fan, I’m so happy you agree that Jarod is the best choice, but with that said he maybe to busy filming, writing, and producing Letterkenny and Shorsey. Perhaps he’d accept, but in the past he’s said his priorities are Letterkenny

I'd never heard of Jared but he seems like a solid choice. Especially because he's actually Canadian lol

This video is so good. Love the way you scripted your points! The "bachelorine" segments were hilarious 😂

It's Taron for me. I definitely feel he would be willing to commit to playing Wolverine and also throw himself into the role. He's naturally hairy, can play ferocious but also likeable, is friends with Hugh, and clearly likes the character (since he posed as the character on instagram). But Jared as a close second.

I LOVE Jared Keeso and I really agree with your choice. That image of him that makes the first case for him in the MCU has been floating around the internet for a while and it is really accurate, and so is your assessment. That being said, Jared is THE most important person in the production of Letterkenny and Shoresy. An MCU role would probably take up too much time for him to properly commit. On top of that Jared has stated before how tired he has become of the Hollywood machine and how happy he is working in an environment he's comfortable in. I think he's a great choice for Wolverine, but I think he would refuse the role and don't blame him at all.

Taron has been my favorite fan casting for a while, but you’ve opened my eyes to Jared Keeso. I think a relatively unknown might be the right move here

I would honestly love to see Radcliffe throw himself into Wolverine 100%, he's just so interesting. I think he's a little lean so he might need to get on the MCU Secret Sauce, and gruff up his voice a bit somehow, but he'd be such a shocker if he could pull it off.

I was absolutely expecting this would be broken up into two videos. The fact that you covered as much ground as you did in 30 minutes and made it fun and funny, is a testament to your talent. Great work!

Can we please get another Xmen Villian Casting List that includes SABRETOOTH? I've been wanting to see this guy get some love for a long time.

I really don't want him in the MCU till after the first (X-Men MCU film) they should save him for a sequel only so that he doesn't overshadow the team as soon as he enters cause he will have the most attention as soon as he does . so I think in order to avoid him overshadowing the rest and it'll get us to know cyclops storm and jean better

When I saw Jared Keeso as one of your picks I genuinely jumped for joy. I never thought about him like that until now, but it really seems to click.

The effort you put into this functioning like a bachelor episode is incredible. This might be your best video ever!

Looks like you startled Wolverine while he tried out a very specific moustache.

The Miracle Workers actor’s name has been tossed into the Wolverine mix for so many years, he recently weighed in. Radcliffe thinks his name often comes up where Wolverine is concerned because they share one major characteristic: they’re both short. But alas he is not Wolverine (yet). Wolverine is 5’3 in the comics and Radcliffe, an affable 5’5, is a credit to short people everywhere. The actor has largely eschewed giant franchises since his decade-long tenure as a famous boy wizard. But given his incredibly varied career, we think, should the MCU come calling, he’d fit right in as Wolverine.

Given the casting for Shang-Chi, Ms. Marvel, and She-Hulk, your choice seems like a solid pick.

I'd totally be in for Laura to be the main Wolverine and to eventually go on a quest to find Logan. They can even have Keene come back to the role Otherwise I love Keeso with some LOTOR camera tricks to help

The question mark behind wolverine’s eyes makes him look like he’s cross eyed. (Edit: I got to the part in the vid where he mentioned it)

I hope you're right! As a Letterkenny fan, I really, really want to see Jared with Ryan Reynolds. Probably the best ever post-credits (or promo if they thought it too out of character to be canon) would be the two of them chirping on Cyclops.

I want to play Wolverine. I'm 32 years old, I'm Canadian (raised and living in the US with parents in Canada), I'm 5' 9.5'', I'm (almost) Marvel fit but with a thick build (low body fat%, just stout), and my hair fits perfectly. I used to try to be an actor while paying the bills doing construction labor work, and this roll would fit me and my range perfectly. I'm now a software engineer, who builds wooden furniture and chicken coops and frequently goes packaging in the Rocky Mountains.

"He sounds like a thug Batman would throw thriugh a wall" had me laughing so hard I woke up my mom. I am a huge Arkham fan and I have knocked the teeth out of a hundred guys with Tom Hardy's Brock accent

Wolverine is short and hairy, so it would make sense to get someone who's short and Harry. For real though, I'm rooting for Daniel just because it would be a hilariously wild deviation from what he's known for. I feel like it would be another Keaton or Ledger or Evans situation, where the initial announcement draws a lot of criticism, but then he goes on to knock it out of the park.

As someone from the UK I find Birkenhead being pronounced as "Brick-in-head" both so wrong and so right

I love Keeso, and you know he'd give it everything he's got. I'd be so down for that casting.

Of your picks, I like the Jared Keeso pick. I've always had Scott Eastwood rattling round in my head; looks enough like dad Clint (who I always thought looked like Wolverine), but isn't as tall (under 6' I believe), and doesn't have the personal name recognition.

I would love for Taron Egerton to be the MCU Wolverine he fits the MCU major role casting description so far with him surprising being not that well known compared to Chrish Hemsworth. If he ain't Wolverine then he should be Gambit. Sure he hasn't been doing aggression roles similar to Wolverine but I feel like he can definitely do it

The build up to this video feels like Thanos finally getting the infinity stones after 10 years

Dude this video was a banger. So so good and creative. I need to watch all those old vids of yours I missed

I agree with the choice. An unknown with potential. Where did we see that before? I hope Feige follows your channel and respects your instincts.

I cried when he eliminated Milo, but Keeso is a great choice and I hope he gets considered! Nandi justified his decision and I am content with that

I’ve had such a complicated relationship with this character. Love him and his powers and shtick. His tragedies help mold him. But also gotdamn, it is exhausting to think of the number of women fridged on behalf of motivating him or adding tension in a low hanging fruit way.

As a 33 year Wolvie & X-Men obsessive, one that believes the X-Men movies need to focus on not only the family aspect but also put Cyclops as its center focus, YES sir. YES. Exactly who I've been hoping out of the bigger names in the running. I'd love a no-name but I couldn't help but think of Logan when I first started watching Letterkenny.

I haven’t seen the Sandra Bullock movie where Radcliffe played the villain but the trailers showed me a hint of that ferocity/ruthlessness….might be worth checking out just for scouting purposes.

Milo absolutely has the look for the role, Jared I’m not as familiar with but I would give him a shot, it would also be cool to have an actual Canadian play Wolverine (not that I wouldn’t accept a non-Canadian actor of course). What about Jack O’Connell btw? He’s British but can do an American accent, is incredibly talented, has the look and is about 5’8”. Part of me feels like Marvel Studios will find a complete unknown for the role, maybe holding auditions worldwide until they find the right actor.

How coincidental is it that I just finished your latest Casting Video of the X-Men and minute slater this video shows up! Also I love the choices you choose! Keep up the great content! 🔥

If Wolverine is cast by an actor over 5' 10", it's a crime against short men, and, as a 6' 3" man, I won't abide that.

Well worth the wait! Thank you for this sir and I hope you're feeling better.

I felt a strange amount of pride when you picked Keeso as your choice

I've been so excited for this, it's finally here!

Best one of your casting videos yet! I literally squealed with joy when you announced the winner of Bachlorine! Sharing sharing sharing

Had my doubts at first but you really sold me with this one. Nando, you really would be perfect as Wolverine

Was surprised to see Radcliffe of all folks, but, look forward to seeing how he fits in here.

Your videos are fantastic, the right amount of nerd and genuinely very very funny.

Nando, I've been a fan of your channel since the Iron Man 3 Rewrite, and I think this is my favorite video of yours. This format is INCREDIBLE

Wolverines a great opportunity to cast a relative unknown, fresh actor. The character is popular enough that people will show up no matter what. In fact, I hope most of all the X-men are new actors. It’s an incredible career launching pad and it would be great to see fresh faces.

Hoping for Jared Keeso!! (edit) I agree with your choice so much. Do you think that the Krasinsky casting is a sign that Marvel is kinda listening to fan cast requests? If so have you considered the potential influence of your videos on the X-men casting process?

Something I would love for the MCU do with Logan when they introduce him is have each film of his trilogy taking place in a different time period. Here's pitch Wolverine - Takes place before phase 1, and could adapt Wolverine first apperance with him joining the Alpha Flight to fight against the Hulk (before he joined the avengers and became the professor hulk) as well Wendigo (which in this version could be created by Departament H, resulting in Logan leaving the group by the end of the film, seeing they are no different from Weapon X) Wolverine 2 - Takes place after Logan joined the MCU X-men and could have him and Nightcrawler having a adventure in Russia, with the villain being Omega Red. Wolverine 3 - Takes place in the DOFP timeline, with Logan now having to survive in this apocaliptic future while having to team up with his Weapon X team (sabertooth, silver fox and maverick) to defeat Bastion, who in the MCU could be the leader of the Weapon X program and join the Sentinels, becoming a cyborg. As for the fancast, my choice would be Milo Gibson

Worth the wait, this was delightful

I can understand Jared as Wolverine. I would like to hear your thoughts on Ben Foster in the role. I think he fits every section of your casting

I really just want Marvel or Kevin Feige to officially announce the cast of the Fantastic Four. The waiting is agonizing.

Honestly, there's a non-zero chance they just skip Logan and go with Laura as the MCU Wolverine. I know, lore-wise, that doesn't make a ton of sense, but when has that ever stopped them before? Going with Laura frees Marvel from the shadow of Hugh Jackman and the overwhelming weight of Logan's popularity. Plus, a lot of their current slate is bringing in stuff from the All New, All Different era of the comics, and Laura-as-Wolverine was one of the plot points.

I- this is-…. I’ve been waiting for this video for so long. The work and creativity that went into this.. thank you for this Nando. :’)

This video was my most anticipated piece of Marvel content this year

I agree with your choice as I've never seen the dude before (a key to HJs success in the role, imo), he has the right build/look and he seems to be a great person. I believe a key to a great Wolverine is an actor who can become the role. Rather than a star who we have to forget in order to see them as the character they are playing.

Canadian here. This is an interesting pick! I actually had no idea who Jared Keeso was before this video because, well I've never watched Letterkenny. But I really wouldn't be upset with any of these actors being cast for Wolvie. This video certainly got me excited for the future of his film appearances

I truly wish I wasn’t already subscribed to you Nando so that I could find this video, be amazed, and subscribe to you for this! This video is a masterpiece!!! Also, with all your talk on these actors needing to be non-problematic, I’d love to see a video with your take on solving the Ezra Miller/Flash future!

YO I BEEN WAITIN FOR THIS LETS GO!!!

I think Cole Hauser is a great dark horse pick for wolverine. His role in Yellowstone as Rip might as well be his audition.

Idk why but in this situation I see Radcliffe as an underdog. I'd love to see him as wolverine, he'd have to push himself a little and really try to get into character, but he would work. I think Tom Hardy is a great choice too, I'd love to a see him do a one-off wolverine story set in a different universe. Could even do a trilogy leading into an old-man Logan story like Jackman, but much more like the comics.

This is incredible, Nando! Phenomenal video!

This deserves way more views, great job!

You fully sold me on Jared Keeso. Yes, we deserve to have a Canadian play our most famous superhero, but also he really does have all of the physical attributes (except his hair color, but that's literally the easiest possible thing to fix). I might even start watching Letterkenny after seeing this video.

Whenever Rad Dan comes up, nobody ever mentions Horns. It was fairly small, sure, but it was one of his first big(ish) movies post-HP. And he's brilliant in it. Anyone who hasnt seen that movie, go watch it. He's definitely my personal pick for Wolverine. I think he has the most naturally-fitting looks (hair and build and height), is a great actor, and just a swell guy. The guy you picked is a solid choice tho. Dan's just my personal pick. Also i want Wolverine to be *short* dangit, thats one of the biggest factors for me. Not "short by hollywood star standards", not "slightly bellow average, *actually short* . The fact Dan fits that bill *too* is all the more reason he's my pick.

Great vid and very interesting choices and arguments. Keep going with these. You should make another "cast other popular X Men characters" vid where you include people like Kitty Pryde, Rogue, Gambit, Sabretooth, Cable, Domino, Jubilee, Moira McTaggert and/or Shadow King. I can see all of them bringing something great and unique to the MCU X Men franchise.

As a Canadian, I approve of your Jared Keeso choice! His build with that thick neck would look great with the costume! Also, I think we would naturally bring that "not like the rest of you" vibe to the set that will help him feel a bit like an outsider (like Wolverine).

Haven’t watched the video yet. I want them to go an unknown actor that’s shorter and hairy. Very stocky, and kinda reserved. But also capable of commanding the room

For me it’s Milo Gibson, right personality, age n height too, and he’s got plenty of movies showing his wolverine esque performance, I want cyclops to be “the” xmen character going forward, not Logan, I want to return to a time when he was the snarling side character n letting Scott take centre stage.

I've never seen any of your videos before but I'm definitely subscribing great video man, really great.

I normally *could not care less* about fancasting videos, but yours are super, super watchable. I don’t know how you do it.

I really want a Wolverine Cameo in Blade, it is rumored to have a flashback to early 1900s. Also since they are both around the same age granted that works best if you cast Tom Hardy.

Jared is actually such a nice and genuine guy. I actually got to meet him on a drama class field trip since I went to highschool in the town he grew up in. And you can just tell that he is so humble and passionate about his work. I truly think he has the potential to grow into a household name in the near future.

You really won me over here Nando, Jared seems perfect for Wolverine. Awesome stuff

I love Jared as a choice for wolverine. I’m always looking for Canadian representation in film, and he seems like a true supporter of the industry within the country. I haven’t seen letterkenny but it’s been on my radar for years

My choice would usually be Milo, but Keeso would be pretty perfect in the role as well. I may have to change my choices here.

I said the same thing 4 years ago after I watched Letterkenny for the first time. Nice work, Nando.

Jared (who I’d never heard of, but you’ve done him massive justice here explaining his career and background) or Taron for me. Great video!

They could do a British Wolverine but he can still be Canadian since England has control over parts of Canada so they could do a unique loophole and have him be British Canadian It doesn’t go against the comics but it’s an interesting twist on it Also Pablo shreiber wants to do it he’s a cool pick

I happen to be a Canadian and was glad to see a Canadian on the list. That being said, I have never watched Letterkenny. I don't like the commercials and don't think i would like the show so have not watched it. He does have the best physique though especially with that huge thick neck of his. I think the one knock against him is I am not sure he has done much stage work and as i read someone else say in here, I think that helps a lot with things like the rage needed in Wolverine. All that being said, I would love to see either Tarrron or Daniel. I think they both could do an excellent job. Either of those two would be my pick depending on who did the best screen test.

editing is on point!

Great line-up, great breakdown, great video.

Man, Nando convinces me, I had never liked Taron and Daniel but I get it now and Jared makes sense, but... I made a (I think) unique choice some time ago in Brian Tee, and I like it

I like it, but I would love seeing Taron in the mcu, he’s made for it.

I always enjoy these videos, but the bachelor concept was genius!

I have been advocating Jared since forever. Love this so much. A+, 10/10, no notes.

When I saw that Nando had picked the three most outrageously popular fan-castings and the guy from Letterkenny as nominees, I immediately thought “Woah, the guy from Letterkenny is his top choice for Wolverine?”

I think Jensen ackles could be a good wolverine. Just one problem. He might be too tall. Since you want a short Wolverine

Wow, great editing and amazing content overall. Love your picks on the wolverine.

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