The dynamic duo that brought one of Marvel’s most intense rivalries to life is teaming up again. Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber, who famously portrayed Wolverine and Sabretooth in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine, have been spotted together in New York City, fueling rumors of a new collaboration. While details remain tightly under wraps, sources confirm the longtime friends are developing “something very special” together.
From Foes to Friends: A Hollywood Reunion
The actors were photographed leaving a production meeting in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood, looking noticeably excited. Jackman, 55, later posted an Instagram Story of the pair with the cryptic caption: “Back at it with this guy. Big things coming.” Schreiber, also 55, reposted it with three claw emojis—a not-so-subtle nod to their mutant alter egos.
This reunion comes 15 years after their first on-screen battle as the clawed half-brothers in X-Men Origins, and follows their emotional final scene together in 2017’s Logan. Industry insiders suggest their new project could take multiple forms:
- A Limited Series (rumored to be in development at a major streamer)
- A Broadway Production (both actors have extensive theater backgrounds)
- A Podcast Collaboration (Schreiber’s Inside the Studio has featured Jackman before)
Why Fans Are Hoping for a Marvel Reunion
The timing of this meeting has X-Men enthusiasts buzzing with possibilities:
- With Marvel Studios slowly integrating mutants into the MCU, Kevin Feige may have reached out for a special appearance
- Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters July 26, potentially setting up future stories
- Schreiber recently expressed interest in returning as Victor Creed during a Screen Rant interview
A well-placed source revealed: “There have been talks about bringing Liev’s Sabretooth into the MCU proper. Hugh’s return as Wolverine opened the door.”
Their Off-Screen Friendship: A 20-Year Bond
Beyond their mutant connection, Jackman and Schreiber share a rich personal history:
2001 | First met during X-Men screen tests (Schreiber originally auditioned for Wolverine)
2009 | Trained together for 6 months for Origins fight scenes
2013 | Co-hosted the Tony Awards to critical acclaim
2017 | Schreiber visited Jackman during The Greatest Showman reshoots
2023 | Attended the Rangers game together with their sons
“We push each other creatively in ways only brothers can,” Jackman told Variety last year.
Possible Non-Marvel Projects
If this isn’t a superhero reunion, other compelling options exist:
1. The River Runs Through It Stage Adaptation
- Schreiber’s passion project about fly fishing
- Jackman could play the older version of his character
2. A Steady Rain Revival
- Their acclaimed 2009 Broadway police drama
- Could be reworked as a limited series
3. The Boys in the Boat Follow-Up
- Jackman’s recent directorial success
- Schreiber could join the next inspirational sports story
What the Experts Are Saying
Entertainment analysts note the commercial appeal:
“Jackman-Schreiber projects have a built-in audience across three demographics: theater fans, comic book lovers, and prestige drama viewers,” notes media strategist Rebecca Lin.
“Their chemistry is the secret sauce—whether they’re fighting or joking, you believe their history,” adds Vanity Fair‘s Joanna Robinson.
Fan Reactions: Hope and Humor
Social media exploded with theories and jokes:
“If Liev’s Sabretooth doesn’t call Hugh ‘little brother’ at least once, we riot.” — @ComicBookMemes
“Hugh and Liev opening a Broadway musical about Wolverine and Sabretooth running a bed & breakfast. Take my money.” — @TheaterNerd93
Even Ryan Reynolds chimed in: “Oh great, now there’s TWO of them.”
The Bigger Picture: Legacy Characters Revisited
This potential reunion reflects Hollywood’s growing trend of:
- Bringing back beloved pairings (Top Gun: Maverick, Creed)
- Giving characters proper closure (No Way Home, Logan)
- Leveraging real-life friendships for on-screen magic (Clooney/Pitt in Wolfs)
When Will We Know More?
Insiders suggest an official announcement could come:
- July 2024: During Deadpool & Wolverine press tours
- September 2024: At Disney’s D23 Expo
- Early 2025: If it’s a non-Marvel project
Until then, fans will cling to every breadcrumb from these two industry veterans whose partnership—both on-screen and off—continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
What would you like to see Jackman and Schreiber do next? A gritty Sabretooth-Wolverine Disney+ series? A Broadway musical? Or something completely different? Sound off in the comments!