Mind-Blowing DCU Casting Twist for Wolverine Puts Marvel's Fancast to Shame!

Summary

Matthew Vaughn suggests that Taron Egerton would be better suited for the role of Lex Luthor, rather than Wolverine in the MCU.

Vaughn sees Egerton as a perfect fit for the role of Luthor, but doubts that he would be suitable to play Wolverine. The director's casting speculation adds an intriguing viewpoint to the ongoing debate on the potential replacement of Wolverine.

Former X-Men director Matthew Vaughn has responded to fan speculation about Taron Egerton playing Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Vaughn, who directed X-Men: First Class and collaborated with Egerton on the Kingsman movies, expressed his own casting ideas for a character expected to appear in the burgeoning DC Extended Universe (DCEU). During a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Vaughn shared his thoughts on the possibility of Egerton bringing the beloved mutant character to the big screen.

These remarks from Vaughn present a fascinating perspective on the recasting of Wolverine. His insights, gained from directing X-Men: First Class and his comments above, highlight Vaughn's strong understanding of the character. Despite Jackman's small appearance in Vaughn's X-Men film, it is worth noting that Vaughn had prior experience collaborating with him in Kingsman. Given this, it is important to give serious thought to Vaughn's opinion on why Egerton may not be suitable for the role of Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but would be a good fit as Lex Luthor in the DC Extended Universe.

Why Taron Egerton Would Be A Great DCU Lex Luthor Casting

Vaughn's comments may appear unexpected regarding Egerton being cast as Lex Luthor in the DCU's Superman movie; however, the choice is truly inspired. Throughout his Hollywood career, Egerton has consistently demonstrated his exceptional ability to portray a variety of characters. He effortlessly embodies the overwhelming charm and sophistication of Eggsy in the Kingsman films, as well as his Emmy-nominated charismatic portrayal of Jimmy Keene in Apple TV+'s Black Bird. Conversely, Egerton has also proven his talent in playing more awkward and introverted characters, as seen in his role in 2016's Eddie the Eagle.

Furthermore, Egerton's widely acclaimed performance as Elton John in Rocketman showcases his boundless range and versatility, making him the perfect fit for any character. Additionally, his age aligns perfectly with the younger cast that Gunn envisioned for Superman: Legacy, where David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been cast as Superman and Lois Lane, respectively. These sentiments are fully echoed by Matthew Vaughn, who, given his work on the X-Men franchise, believes that Egerton's talents are better suited for the role of Lex Luthor in the DCU rather than the MCU's intense and rage-driven Wolverine.

Source: Happy Sad Confused Podcast