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James Marsden Discusses Avengers: Doomsday, Hints at Wolverine's Absence

3/28/2026

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James Marsden, the actor known for Cyclops, says discussions about his involvement in Avengers: Doomsday began before he had read the script, which is set for release later this year.
Hugh Jackman, the actor who portrays Wolverine, has not yet been confirmed to participate, even as the film will feature several X-Men co-stars.
Marsden noted his fondness for Jackman and the Wolverine–Cyclops dynamic, saying, "He was missed."

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James Marsden, the actor known for Cyclops, says discussions about his involvement in Avengers: Doomsday began before he had read the script, which is set for release later this year.
Hugh Jackman, the actor who portrays Wolverine, has not yet been confirmed to participate, even as the film will feature several X-Men co-stars.
Marsden noted his fondness for Jackman and the Wolverine–Cyclops dynamic, saying, "He was missed."