Marvel's Wolverine actor Liam McIntyre says he's unfazed by player comments

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IGN reports that Liam McIntyre, who plays Wolverine in Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine, says he is not fazed by players' brutal comments about the game. McIntyre has been posting about his role since his involvement was announced, and IGN reports some players have only recently realized he has been seeing what they are saying. According to IGN, the game's public discourse over the last month has centered on Insomniac’s art direction, character design, and gameplay segments shown to media and early reviewers, and some fans have questioned McIntyre's resemblance to the character. IGN also reports McIntyre said, "I just hope everyone has fun."

• What happened: IGN reports Liam McIntyre, the actor portraying Wolverine in Marvel's Wolverine, says he isn't fazed by players' harsh comments about the game.
• Why it matters: The actor has been exposed to public criticism while the game is already in players' hands worldwide, and IGN says the conversation has focused on art direction, character design, and gameplay shown to media and early reviewers.
• Context: IGN reports the debate has been ongoing for the last month, with some fans saying McIntyre doesn't closely resemble Wolverine; IGN also notes McIntyre has been posting about his role since his involvement was announced.
• What next: IGN reports McIntyre told the outlet, "I just hope everyone has fun." The evidence does not confirm any developer response, further statements, or changes to the game.