Deadpool will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe on September 6, 2024and star Ryan Reynolds has teased his long-awaited reunion with his old friend Wolverine.
In a surprise preview posted on Ryan Reynold’s personal Twitter account, the actor is seen sitting on a couch telling fans he was “extremely sad” to miss D23, where Deadpool 3 was not announced.
Next, Reynolds shares a training montage before discussing a possible story idea the writers had for Deadpool 3. He then asks Hugh Jackman if he wants to play Wolverine again, to which Jackman appears briefly and says “sure”.
Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut about this one. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/OdV7JmAkEu
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 27, 2022
Jackman last played Wolverine in 2017’s Logan, directed by James Mangold. At the time, Jackman publicly stated that Logan would be his last movie as Wolverine.. Even after Disney officially acquired the rights to the X-Men again, Jackman spoke of his anticipation for new actors to grab the claws.
However, a team of Jackman and Reynolds has also been something to look forward to. both actors have wanted for a long time. Especially as a way to make up for his first meeting in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. And if Reynolds was able to reboot Deadpool, why couldn’t he reboot his relationship with Jackman’s Wolverine as well?
The pair briefly appeared together in the credits of Deadpool 2, though it was more of a fun joke than a proper crossover.
The idea that Jackman could reprise the role of Wolverine is very exciting. Jackman has played Wolverine in nine films, and his farewell in Logan was as close to perfection as it got.