Australian star Hugh Jackman might not yet be ready to give up his claws as the Wolverine just yet. After all, the actor still has one more stint as the mutant in his standalone film "Wolverine 3."
However, many are determined to see Wolverine's story unfold even if Jackman has decided that he will no longer be portraying the character in the future, and fans all have their own ideas as to who the next Wolverine should be.
As for Jackman, when asked by MTV who he thinks should replace him as the invincible mutant, he said: "I haven't really given it a lot of thought. I've been asked that question a lot. And I'm like, I don't want to make it too easy for the studio to replace me! I've still got one more to do! I'm sure they're already talking about it."
But after a bit of reflection, Jackman decided that "Mad Max: Fury Road" star Tom Hardy would make an excellent choice.
"He's younger than me, for sure. I think Tom Hardy could be a great Wolverine," he said.
Hardy is 38 while Jackman is 46. At 5'9", Hardy is also closer to the Wolverine's height than Jackman, who towers at 6'2".
In a separate interview with Collider, Jackman said that they plan to start shooting "Wolverine 3" next year.
"I'm starting the training, I'm starting the eating and mentally really preparing for it. It's not just me, the studio as well - I'm trying to do something with this that's a little special, a little different. I've got a very, very strong idea of what that is. I really have known for quite a long time how I want to finish this sort of odyssey that I've been on, this amazing journey. And I won't let it fall anywhere in between. I won't fall short of it," he shared.
Because of his determination to give up his claws with a bang, Jackman found himself working harder than he has ever had before.
"I suppose the stakes just go up when you announce before your last season that this is your last season, you don't want one game to not be your best," he said. "People ask me, 'How are you gonna be able to let it go?' To me the only way you can let it go is if you left blood every day on the studio floor."
