Marvel's Wolverine: The Weapon X or Simply Known as Marvel's Wolverine is a tv series based on the comics and characters of the same name and the first entry in Netflix' Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is directed by Gavin Hood.
Synopsis[]
After a traumatic event in Canada in the late 19th century, that awakened his mutant gene. James Howlett, better known by the nickname of "Logan", would only seek to live a life in peace far from his terrible past, however that will not be possible because several bears from his past begin to hunt him at the same time that a mad scientist wants to use him to create an army of super soldiers known as "The Weapon X".
Cast and Characters[]
Main Cast[]
- Milo Gibson as James "Logan" Howlett
A young adult with exceptional abilities that he discovered after a traumatic moment in his childhood, he will live most of the time isolated from the world. However after realizing that Victor Creed, an old rival is working with a certain William Stryker to create mutant soldiers. Logan must ignore his past and stop the villain's plans.
- Joe Manganiello as Victor Creed / Sabertooth
Logan's biggest rival. Which murdered his brother along with his parents when his mutant gene was activated. Being someone ruthless who doesn't care who he has to kill to get what he wants.
- Cillian Murphy as William Stryker
A mad scientist who wants to create super soldiers using Logan's blood.
- Rick Yune as Keniuchio Harada
One of Logan's enemies and a member of the Black Clan
- Jodie Comer as Rose O'Hara
Logan's main love interest and childhood best friend.
Recurring Cast[]
- Tom Ellis as Nathaniel Essex
A secondary enemy of Logan, who becomes more sadistic as the series progresses.
- Natalie Dormer as Clara Creed
Victor's sister, one of Logan's love interest she who would end up killed by her brother.
- Aaron Jeffery as Thomas Logan
An alcoholic and abusive father who only appears in flashbacks. Murdering his wife after realizing that she broke up with him to be with his wife and his son, his little one "James Howlett" that event would activate James's mutant gene.
- Alice Parkinson as Elizabeth Howlett
Logan's mother, only appears in flashbacks. After being killed by her ex along with her husband. The event would activate Logan's mutant abilities which he would use to kill Thomas Logan.
- Peter O'brien as John Howlett, Sr.
Logan's father, only appears in Flashback form. After being killed by her wife's ex after her death. The event would activate Logan's mutant abilities which he would use to kill Thomas Logan.