Since Hugh Jackman’s return appearance as Wolverine in Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel and Insomniac Games have been searching for a new actor to take on the role in the upcoming video game Marvel’s Wolverine. That search has now ended, with Insomniac confirming at Sony’s PlayStation State of Play showcase on September 24 that Liam McIntyre will voice the character. This announcement closes years of speculation that Jackman might reprise his role. McIntyre, an Australian actor best known for leading the 2010 drama series Spartacus and voicing characters in Gears of War, called the casting “one of the greatest honors” and “one of the biggest responsibilities” of his career.
The casting was revealed alongside a new trailer confirming that the game will launch in Fall 2026 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. The footage provided the most detailed look yet at Insomniac’s imagining of Wolverine: a darker and more violent experience compared to the studio’s highly successful Spider-Man games. Combat is described as gritty, brutal, and visceral, with advanced “blood tech” rendering to capture the intensity of Wolverine’s claws. The storyline will follow Wolverine as he searches for answers about his past, blending emotional depth with the character’s trademark ferocity.
Creative director Marcus Smith applauded McIntyre’s performance, highlighting how his delivery balances aggression with a sense of vulnerability. Developers stress that the game is a true standalone—completely separate from Jackman’s iconic film portrayal and distinct from Insomniac’s lighter superhero titles—while still leaving room for potential future installments. This approach positions Wolverine in a grittier, more mature space within Marvel’s video game universe.
While fans may inevitably compare McIntyre’s portrayal to Jackman’s ten appearances as Wolverine across nearly twenty years, the studio’s strategy signals a deliberate move to establish a unique identity for the character in gaming. More details on gameplay and narrative development are expected in spring 2026, but for now, the reveal suggests Insomniac hopes to deliver Wolverine’s own definitive, standalone treatment in the medium
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