Thread:Rodangizzardcrusher3/@comment-26687285-20160822213306/@comment-25692211-20161118063305

Marvelfan94 wrote: And right now the most important step is to start focussing on characters BESIDES! Wolverine. And look, i adore Hugh. I think he's charming, a fine pick for the role and an absolute sweetheart personally. He's done a very good job and i've always enjoyed his appearences. But the series desperately needs to stop relying on him. There are far too many rich, interesting and vital X-Men characters that have been, and continue to be, pushed aside in favor of focussing on him whenever possible even when his presence serves only to distract from the story at hand (Really Bryan, did you have to cram him into Apocalypse like that?).

Here's an idea, let's focus on Cyclops?. Let's (properly) adapt the Phoenix Saga?. Let's go into space and introduce some lesser known characters, races and villains?. You are aware that there are other X-Men stories that don't involve Logan, right?. Quit shoehorning this guy into every single film and let someone else have the spotlight for a while. I don't mind X-23 coming in to fill the role of "clawed mutant", but again, make the main story about somthing else. Maybe just contain her to the potential X-Force series and use the rest of the films to mine the plethora of yet untouched material.

I know right? I don't even mind if Wolverine does appear in movies, but he shouldn't have to hog the spotlight from everyone. The final battle of DOFP and the entirety of Deadpool was proof that the franchise could stand well on it's own without him, so why not take advantage of that?

However one other thing I'm hoping they do with future films is switch up the look. Much like the DCEU, rather than more of Snyder/Singer's usual mopey crap and dark costumes, maybe try embracing the silliness of your characters. I know the X-Men films reinvented the superhero genre, but there's only so much dark, monotonous costumes I can take, especially since the MCU has shown us how well goofy costumes can look on screen, even if it takes a few movies to get it right e.g. Captain America.

BTW, did you know there was an alternate ending for The Wolverine where he recieves a case from Mariko. Guess what's inside it? That's right, his original costume. Though I will admit that this would have clashed with the film noir tone that the film was going for, but it could have already been doing better than the other films in terms of fanservice.

So, those are my wishes for the near future. As far as a replacement goes, i certainly think someone else could the role justice and perhaps even do a better job that him.

Who did you have in mind? Personally my top pick was Tom Hardy since he's known to grow his hair out and is actually closer to how tall Wolverine should be.