Where You Know Liam McIntyre: The Veteran Actor Bringing Wolverine to Life for Insomniac’s PS5 Exclusive

The highly anticipated reveal of Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine confirmed not only the game’s mature, violent tone and its Fall 2026 release window, but also the identity of the actor taking on the challenging role of James “Logan” Howlett. Stepping into the adamantium boots is Australian actor Liam McIntyre, a name that is instantly recognizable to fans of major genre franchises across both television and gaming. Much like the cinematic Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, McIntyre hails from Australia and has a proven track record of portraying intense, emotionally complex, and physically demanding characters. For those wondering why his voice or face seems familiar, here is a breakdown of the key roles where you know the new voice of Wolverine from.

The Man Who Replaced a Legend: The Role of Spartacus

Liam McIntyre’s breakout role and the one he is most widely known for is portraying the titular hero in the Starz television series, Spartacus. This was a role of immense pressure, as McIntyre stepped in to replace the original lead, Andy Whitfield, who tragically passed away after a battle with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. McIntyre took over the role for the remaining two seasons of the show, Spartacus: Vengeance (2012) and Spartacus: War of the Damned (2013). This experience is highly relevant to his new role as Logan:

• Carrying a Major Franchise: Taking over the lead role of a highly popular and critically praised series demonstrated McIntyre’s ability to shoulder the responsibility of a major franchise. This directly mirrors the challenge of taking on a character as iconic as Wolverine for Insomniac’s PlayStation 5 exclusive.
• Intense Physicality and Combat: The Spartacus series was known for its stylized, brutal, and fast-paced gladiator combat. McIntyre’s work on the show required rigorous physical training and the performance of violent, visceral action—traits that are essential to bringing Wolverine’s “ferocious combat” and “unfiltered rage” to life.

His tenure as the Thracian gladiator-turned-rebel leader cemented his status as an action hero capable of portraying characters driven by rage, vengeance, and a deep sense of justice—all core tenets of the Wolverine mythology.

A Veteran of the Gaming Universe: High-CPC Franchise Roles

While his biggest live-action role is on TV, gamers will recognize Liam McIntyre as a veteran voice actor for some of the biggest video game franchises in the industry. This extensive background in motion capture and voice acting makes him a perfect fit for the demands of a modern AAA game:

• JD Fenix in Gears of War 4 and Gears 5: McIntyre provided the voice and performance capture for JD Fenix, the central protagonist in the most recent main installments of the high-selling Gears of War series. This role required him to lead a massive AAA game and handle the emotional weight of being the son of the franchise’s original hero, a parallel to Logan’s own complicated familial and heroic lineage.
• Taron Malicos in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order: He also played the memorable and complex villain, Taron Malicos, a former Jedi Master who fell to the dark side, in the critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. This performance showcased his range in portraying a character driven by power and internal conflict, traits that will undoubtedly be required to capture Logan’s tortured mind.
• Commander Pyre in Star Wars Resistance: Further cementing his place in the sci-fi landscape, McIntyre voiced the menacing First Order officer, Commander Pyre, in the animated series Star Wars Resistance.

His resume also includes roles in DC animated films, where he voiced Captain Boomerang in Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay and the voice of Aquaman in several DC animated movie projects. With this wealth of experience in high-stakes, action-oriented roles in both television and gaming, Liam McIntyre is more than prepared to deliver the “ultimate Wolverine fantasy” that Insomniac has promised. His previous work demonstrates a strong understanding of performance capture and a deep connection to the brutal, yet ultimately heroic, characters that define the comic book and gaming landscapes.