Hugh Jackman appears to confirm Wolverine cameo in X-Men: Apocalypse

Teaser: Hugh Jackman has confirmed that he will appear in X-Men: Apocalypse
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Jennifer Ruby25 April 2016
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Hugh Jackman appears to have confirmed that he will make an appearance in the forthcoming X-Men: Apocalypse.

While it was rumoured that the Australian star might make a cameo as Wolverine, he seemed to confirm the speculation on Monday.

Posting a clip from the eagerly-awaited new film on Twitter, Jackman simply captioned it “W”, sending fans into meltdown.

Wolverine’s famous claw makes a very brief appearance in the film snippet, which also features Jennifer Lawrence and Sophie Turner.

“Was semi-excited for the new X-men, but now that @RealHughJackman is in it, I'm beyond excited!!” wrote one fan on Twitter.

Another added: “@RealHughJackman Just won the internet. Wolvie's in X-Men: Apocalypse! Colour me excited, bub!”

Jackman had previously confirmed that Wolverine 3 – slated for release next year – would be his last outing as the Marvel character.

Speaking on the Dr Oz show, he said: “It just felt like it was the right time to do it. And let’s be honest, 17 years.

“I never thought in a million years it would last, so I’m so grateful to the fans for the opportunity of playing it. … I kind of have in my head what we’re going to do in this last one.

“It just feels like this is the perfect way to go out.”

X-Men: Apocalypse will be released in cinemas on May 19.

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