One of the most exciting parts of Marvel's Wolverine gets to see a whole new version of Logan, and Liam McIntyre's portrayal of the beloved mutant is apparently “terrifying.” Marvel's Wolverine is one of the most anticipated games of the year, and to see the character again in a new light is incredibly exciting. Developer Insomniac Games already has two great Spider-Man games under its belt, so it will be fascinating to see what the team does with a character much darker and angrier than Peter Parker.
Insomniac has revealed a lot of new things Marvel's Wolverine details lately. Some of the most exciting surprises have been confirmed Jean Gray and Sabretooth cameos, while features like the ability to customize the game's gore level give it the chance to be a more accessible game. Hugh Jackman's performance as Wolverine has been the most recognizable interpretation of the character for over two decades now, and Liam McIntyre can bring something new and unexpected to Marvel's claw-wielding mutant.
Liam McIntyre's “terrifying” 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 “terrifying” when he first let loose and gave into the character's fear. One fascinating detail McIntyre shared about the process is that his “wild Logan” mode was inspired by rabid dogs. One of Wolverine's defining characteristics is his intense rage, so looking to something as terrifying and visceral as rabid dogs for inspiration sounds like a solid call on McIntyre's part.
Marvel's Wolverines narrative director Walt Williams has also praised McIntyre's portrayal, saying, “Liam has delivered one of the most raw and honest performances I've ever seen in this medium.” The various trailers and gameplay footage Insomniac has shared so far have shown off a bit of Liam McIntyre as Wolverine, but gamers have yet to see how deep he goes as the character. However, being hailed as “raw” and “scary” is an incredibly promising sign.
I guess that's good, right? Being scary. But suddenly I thought, “I'm really scared to go out with this,” but they're such a good team that you feel safe. They help me if it doesn't work. They will tell me. They don't just let it happen. So I got to take some really big swings with my character as a result of being able to trust them 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 lore feels more like a horror story than a regular comic book arc. From being tortured in the Weapon X program to the end result of that torture cursing him with a power that turns him into a killing machine, Wolverine's story is Marvel Comics' very own version of a body horror tale. It must be terrifying and terrifying, and to hear that McIntyre delivered a spine-tingling portrayal of the character is a sign that he understands what makes Wolverine such a compelling character.
I got to take some really big swings with my character as a result of being able to trust them so much.
Hugh Jackman's version of Wolverine definitely got the character's toughness down, but he wasn't exactly scary. An exception can be made for his performance as X-24 in Loganhowever. Jackman definitely brought the horror when it comes to that specific moment. If McIntyre can bring that quality to Wolverine's character and not just a clone, Insomniac's game could potentially do an even better job of exploring the complexity of the character than Hugh Jackman did in the movies.
Logan is a character who constantly struggles with his animal side and his humanity. He fears the horrible things he is capable of, and that is one of the many reasons why he is considered one of the most beloved Marvel characters. Iconic Marvel staples like Peter Parker are great, but Logan is a much more layered character. He's a walking gray area, and it's a more honest reflection of what a superhero-filled world would actually look like. Marvel's Wolverines footage has already promised a game that looks incredibly fun and brutal, and it's exciting that McIntyre's performance could be the key to making the game an even stronger adaptation of Marvel's most complicated mutant.
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September 15, 2026
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, In-Game Purchases
- Publisher
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
