By “Could Henry Cavill Make a Return in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’? Viral Fan Theory Suggests His Future in the MCU”
Speculation regarding Henry Cavill’s potential involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has surged dramatically following his unexpected appearance as a Wolverine variant in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Fans are now abuzz with theories about Cavill’s possible return in the forthcoming ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’.
Cavill’s brief cameo captivated the fandom, and humorously dubbed ‘Cavillrine’ by enthusiasts, featured the actor wielding claws in a fight scene with Deadpool, ultimately sending him hurtling into another timeline. This unforeseen appearance has sparked widespread conjecture about Cavill’s future within the MCU, especially in relation to the Russo Brothers’ ‘Secret Wars’, a film anticipated to showcase numerous variants and cross-universe cameos.
A viral fan theory posited, “I believe Henry Cavill could be the Wolverine of Earth 616. His cameo might have been a test to gauge audience reaction, and it appears the response is overwhelmingly positive for Cavillrine.”
‘Secret Wars’ Theories and the Legacy of Logan
In the film, Deadpool and Wolverine focus on saving their home within the timeline of Earth-10005, distinct from the MCU’s Sacred Timeline, also known as Earth-616. The movie introduces the idea that the events depicted in ‘Logan’ belong to the same X-Men Universe, with Logan’s death at the film’s conclusion contributing to the gradual demise of that timeline.
The uncertainty surrounding the timeline extends to ‘Logan’, the 2017 film directed by James Mangold. While Mangold suggested that ‘Logan’ aligns with the continuity of the X-Men series, Hugh Jackman, in 2029, described it as existing in a somewhat ‘different universe’ concerning both its timeline and tone.
The addition of Henry Cavill as a Wolverine variant has ignited speculation about his potential long-term role with Marvel Studios. Should Wolverine appear in ‘Secret Wars’, it is plausible that Hugh Jackman might reprise his iconic role. Nonetheless, this does not rule out the possibility of Cavill making another cameo, potentially even collaborating with Jackman’s Wolverine.
A fan even speculated, “Watch Marvel dress Henry Cavill in the brown and yellow Wolverine suit.” In recent years, Cavill has emerged as a popular fan choice to inherit the Wolverine mantle from Jackman, alongside other actors such as Daniel Radcliffe and Taron Egerton.
However, there has yet to be any official confirmation from Disney or Marvel regarding this possibility.
