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The MCU could be getting a dose of Teen Wolf soon, according to a new rumor suggesting that one of its stars might be headed to the world of Marvel.
What Teen Wolf star is rumored to be involved with the MCU?
According to a new report from James Mack social media, Teen Wolf star Dyaln O’Brien is “in negotiations” to play a “hero role” in the next MCU saga Marvel Studios has in store. No concrete role or involvement from O’Brien was mentioned, however, leading fans to speculate on just who he could be, should he actually be cast.
i’ve heard that actor Dylan O’Brien is in negotiations for a hero role in Marvel’s upcoming MCU saga— James Mack (@JamesMackwl) January 10, 2026
O’Brien broke out into stardom when he played Stiles Stilinski in MTV’s supernatural TV adaptation of Teen Wolf, which ran from 2011-17. He gained even further fame by starring in the Maze Runner trilogy of films. Since then, O’Brien has appeared in a number of films, including 2016’s Deepwater Horizon, 2018’s Bumblebee, and 2025’s Twinless. He’ll next star in Sam Raimi’s horror film Send Help, as well as the upcoming biographical drama Being Heumann.
As for who O’Brien could be playing, many have already theorized that he could potentially fit the role of one of the X-Men. However, with little known about his involvement in the MCU, let alone the X-Men movie itself, fans will have to wait for osme more information before getting too excited about anything.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on December 18, 2026. Avengers: Secret Wars is set to release a year later, on December 17, 2027.





