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Comic readers were quick to point out how Egerton's physical stature is closer to the comic version of Wolverine, even more so than Hugh Jackman.

For the most part, the idea was met with very positive reception from fans. Previously, it was reported Egerton was one of the names in consideration at Marvel to play the next Wolverine when the X-Men finally show up in the MCU. A biopic of famed singer Elton John, Egerton shines as the Rocketman himself, and even if he doesn't become Wolverine, we'll likely be seeing much more of Egerton on the big screen regardless. Since then, the actor has found even more success in Hollywood, recently appearing in the lead role of director Dexter Fletcher's Rocketman movie. Marvel fans will know Egerton stars in the appreciated role of Gary "Eggsy" Unwin in the 2014 movie and its 2017 sequel. Millar knows Taron Egerton all too well, based on the actor's acclaimed performance in the Kingsman movies. Not only did Downey first appear as Tony Stark in the first MCU movie that year, but Jackson also made his debut as Nick Fury in Iron Man as well, looking exactly as he did in the Mark Millar 2002 comic book. Now, fast forward about six years to 2008, and things get a bit eerie in retrospect. The character also specifically name-drops Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr.

Jackson's take on the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the 2002 comic, Nick Fury is depicted, although this is clearly modeled after Samuel L.