Summary
The Juggernaut appears to be one of the many characters returning inDeadpool & Wolverine, so Marvel Studios can finally give the X-Men villain redemption after 18 years. Since Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were confirmed to be making theirMCUdebuts inDeadpool & Wolverine, there has been speculation that many other Fox X-Men Universe characters could join them.Deadpool & Wolverinewill act as a final farewell to many beloved heroes and villains from Fox’s previous franchise, so it’s the best place for some of Fox’s most divisive moments to be fixed.
Theofficial trailer forDeadpool & Wolverineunveiled several returning characters from Fox’sX-Menfranchise, including the likes of Toad, Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike, and Azazel.There are hopes that more high-profile stars, such as James Marsden’s Cyclops, Halle Berry’s Storm, and Famke Janssen’s Jean Grey, could also appear, though most ofDeadpool & Wolverine’scameoshave been kept tightly under wraps. Another surprising addition to the roster may have just been uncovered, however, which could seeDeadpool & Wolverinefinally explaining one controversial quote from 2006’sX-Men: The Last Stand.
Deadpool & Wolverine Is Hiding Juggernaut’s Return
In June 2024,Total Filmreleased a series of official stills fromDeadpool & Wolverine, ahead of the movie’s much anticipated release on July 26. These images provided a new look at Jackman’s Wolverine, Reynolds' Deadpool, and Dogpool, as well as several other characters. One of these may be, surprisingly, the Juggernaut, the unstoppable mutant who was originally portrayed byVinnie Jones inX-Men: The Last Stand.The Juggernaut’s helmet can be seen directly behind Wolverine’s head, though the clawed X-Men member is blocking the villain’s body from view.
Vinnie Jones' Juggernaut has also been seen in the background of one shot inDeadpool & Wolverine’sBest Friends Day teaser trailer (viaYouTube). Interestingly, during a March 2024 interview withYahoo UK, actorJones revealed that, despite being asked to return and expressing admiration for theDeadpoolmovies, he refused, claiming it was"such a drama"to put on the bulky supervillain suit. Nevertheless, the suspected appearances of theJuggernaut inDeadpool & Wolverine’smarketingmay imply Jones changed his mind, which creates the perfect opportunity for his character to be redeemed in the MCU.
Juggernaut’s Return Can Fix The Most Controversial X-Men Line Ever
Jones has previously opened up about his disappointment withX-Men: The Last Stand.
Vinnie Jones' role as the Juggernaut inX-Men: The Last Standwas significantly trimmed down after Brett Ratner replaced original director Matthew Vaughn, but the character’s most controversial line was still kept in the final cut. During his spar with Elliot Page’s Kitty Pryde, Jones' villain exclaims,“I’m the Juggernaut, bitch,“which simply came across as nothing more than a badly written line. However,this line was actually a reference to a redubbed scene from 1992’sX-Men: The Animated Series, which became a viral meme, suggesting the line was actually supposed to be played for laughs.
While this quote didn’t have the desired effect, theJuggernaut’s potential return inDeadpool & Wolverinecreates the best chance for this 18-year-old line to be amended. Vinnie Jones' return could see him repeat this catchphrase, hopefully to greater success.Wade Wilson’s pending response to this line, and the fact that almost two decades have passed, means this quote may now work to its full impact in the MCU’s Phase 5. Jones has previously opened up about his disappointment withX-Men: The Last Stand, soDeadpool & Wolverinecould deliver some much-needed redemption.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Cast
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
