one of the most interesting parts Marvel's Wolverine got to see a new version of Logan, and Liam McIntyre's portrayal of the beloved mutant was apparently “scary.” Marvel's Wolverine is one of the most anticipated games of the year, and it's incredibly exciting to see the characters again in a new light. Developer Insomniac Games already has two great Spider-Man games, so it'll be interesting to see what the team does with a character that's much darker and more angry than Peter Parker.
Insomniac has revealed a lot of new news. Marvel's Wolverine Latest details. Some of the most interesting surprises have been confirmed to be Jean Gray and Sabretooth cameos, and features like the ability to customize the game's gore levels could make the game a more accessible one. Hugh Jackman's performance as Wolverine has been the best-known interpretation of the character for over two decades, and Liam McIntyre could bring something fresh and unexpected to Marvel's claw-wielding mutant.
Liam McIntyre's “scary” Wolverine performance bodes well for Insomniac's new superhero game
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, McIntyre revealed that his team called his Wolverine performance “horrible” when he first stepped into the character's main wrath. One interesting detail McIntyre shared about the process is that his “wild Logan” mode was inspired by a rabid dog. One of Wolverine's defining characteristics is his intense anger. So looking to something as frightening and visceral as rabies for inspiration sounds like a solid call on McIntyre's part.
Marvel's Wolverine's narrative director Walt Williams also praised McIntyre's performance, saying “Liam delivered one of the most raw and honest performances I have ever seen in this medium.” The various trailers and gameplay footage shared by Insomniac so far have given us a glimpse of Liam McIntyre as Wolverine, but gamers have yet to see just how deep he goes as the character. But being called “primitive” and “scary” is an incredibly promising sign.
I think that's a good thing, right? scary. But then I suddenly thought, ‘I’m too scared to do something like this,’ but I feel reassured because we’re such a good team. They will help me if it doesn't work. they will tell me They won't let that happen. So I got to take a really big swing with my character because I was able to trust it so much.
Wolverine is one of Marvel's most intense characters, and McIntyre's performance is key to showcasing that brutality.
In many ways, Wolverine's story feels more like a horror story than your average comic book. From being tortured in the Weapon It has to be terrifying and heartbreaking, and hearing McIntyre come up with a spine-chilling portrayal of the character is a sign that he understands what makes Wolverine such a compelling character.
I had to take some really big swings with my character because I trusted him so much.
Hugh Jackman's version of Wolverine definitely toned down the character's toughness, but he wasn't quite as scary. There may be an exception to his performance as X-24. loganbut. Jackman definitely brought the horror to certain moments. If McIntyre can bring these qualities to the non-clone Wolverine character, Insomniac's game could potentially do a much better job of exploring the character's complexities than Hugh Jackman did in the movies.
Logan is a character who constantly struggles with his animal side and his humanity. He fears the terrible things he could do, which is one of the many reasons why he is considered one of the most beloved Marvel characters. Iconic Marvel staples like Peter Parker are fantastic, but Logan is a much more layered character. He's a walking gray area, and it's a more honest reflection of what a world full of superheroes would actually be like. Marvel's Wolverine's gameplay footage already promises an incredibly fun and brutal-looking game, and it's great to see that McIntyre's performance could be the key to an even stronger adaptation of Marvel's most complex mutant.
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September 15, 2026
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Ages 17+ / Blood and gore, drug-related, high-intensity violence, partial nudity, strong language, in-game purchases
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sony interactive entertainment
