Wolverine and Deadpool: More X-Men Cameos, but Juggernaut Snubs Last Stand Return

In an unexpected turn of events for fans eagerly anticipating crossover appearances in the upcoming "Deadpool & Wolverine" movie, Vinnie Jones has confirmed he will not be reprising his role as the Juggernaut. The actor expressed that both the mental and physical challenges of donning the character's suit from "X-Men: The Last Stand" deterred him from accepting a cameo. This does not, however, eliminate the possibility of the Juggernaut character returning, potentially in a different form, as seen with Ryan Reynolds voicing the character in "Deadpool 2". The film, set for release on July 26, 2024, is creating buzz with the inclusion of various cameos, as Marvel movies adapt to changing audience preferences hinted by recent box office trends.

While Vinnie Jones will not return as Juggernaut in "Deadpool & Wolverine," there is still a possibility the character could make an appearance, potentially with a new actor or as a CGI version similar to how Ryan Reynolds' voiced the character in "Deadpool 2".

Background Information: "Deadpool & Wolverine" follows in the footsteps of Marvel's "Deadpool" series known for its unconventional humor and breaking the fourth wall, as well as the gritty "X-Men" film, "Logan," which marked one of the final appearances of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. The inclusion of cameos and the mixing of characters from different X-Men film timelines suggest a continuation of Marvel's trend to merge their cinematic universes, providing nods to long-time fans of the series, while reinvigorating characters with new interactions and potentially setting the stage for future Marvel story arcs.