When it comes to casting actors for certain MCU roles, Marvel Studios often seek renowned Hollywood stars to portray the comic book heroes and villains. And considering Daniel Radcliffe’s enormous fame following his appearance in the $9.5B Harry Potter franchise, the actor was fan-casted for the role of Wolverine.
However, according to Daniel Radcliffe, the actor would rather play a different superhero than fill in Hugh Jackman’s shoes as Wolverine. During Reddit’s AMA, Radcliffe addressed fans’ demands of seeing him as Wolverine due to his particular physicality and revealed his desirable MCU role.
Daniel Radcliffe Is Fan-Casted As MCU’s Wolverine
Marvel’s fan casting has always been quite interesting and following Hugh Jackman‘s decision to retire as Wolverine, MCU fans simply gathered to appoint their favorite Hollywood stars for the open role. Surprisingly, a massive amount of votes went to the Harry Potter veteran, Daniel Radcliffe.
Charming as he is, Daniel Radcliffe has been quite honored by all the attention and has appreciated fans’ decision to witness him as the X-Men character. However, the actor believes that fans want him to put on the X-Men uniform so badly because of his short height.
“I think it’s cause Wolverine in the comics is fairly short, so I think it’s people going like, ‘Who’s a short actor? Him. He can maybe play him.’ That’s why yeah…”
Despite the ongoing joke about his short height, Daniel Radcliffe claimed to be incredibly flattered by fans’ choice. However, years before fans demanded to witness Radcliffe as Wolverine, the actor revealed his favorite MCU character, during Reddit’s AMA. Thus, given the opportunity to work with Marvel, it seems the actor might choose his preferred character.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Preferable MCU Role
Known for staying away from social media sites to maintain his sanity, Daniel Radcliffe opened a Reddit account in 2013 during the promotion of his indie film, Horns. Addressing fans’ questions on the platform, the Harry Potter star reflected upon his favorite Marvel character. Opening his nerdy side, the actor expressed his love for Daredevil and Star Wars.
Upon being asked about his favorite non-Harry book or comic-book character, Daniel Radcliffe was quick to choose a Marvel character, during the AMA. “Well, growing up, my favourite comic book character was Daredevil, so Daredevil was great” the actor shared. Thus, years later, when fans wish to see him as Wolverine, it only appears that Radcliffe might actually be better off as Daredevil.
After Matt Murdock returned to the MCU in Spider-Man: No Way Home, with a brief cameo as Daredevil, it seems the opportunity might still be there for Daniel Radcliffe. Considering his deep affection towards the particular Marvel character, we can only hope for the 34-year-old British actor to someday get the opportunity to work with Marvel as Daredevil.
Source: Reddit AMA
