July 12th 2024.
Let's talk about what's coming up next in the world of superheroes. It's been announced that Hugh Jackman, who previously said he was done with playing Wolverine, will be returning to the role for the third Deadpool movie. The news has left fans ecstatic and curious about how this came to be.
Apparently, it was Ryan Reynolds who convinced his longtime friend Hugh to put on the iconic yellow spandex suit once again, 24 years after he first debuted as Wolverine. It's hard to imagine anyone else in the role now, but it turns out, Hugh was not the original choice for the character. In fact, it was almost actor Dougray Scott who was set to take on the claw-wielding hero in the first X-Men movie.
However, fate had other plans. Due to a delay on the set of Mission: Impossible 2, Hugh was given the opportunity to play Wolverine at the last minute, and it completely changed his life forever. At a recent fan event in London, Hugh and Ryan reminisced about what their lives were like back in 2000 when the first X-Men movie was released.
Ryan, who was only 47 years old at the time, joked that he was still in the womb, getting ready to be born. He playfully dodged the red and yellow color scheme of the X-Men and opted for a teal suit with a white t-shirt instead. Hugh, on the other hand, was wearing a coordinating navy suit with a sage green t-shirt, and he revealed that he almost starred in a small Australian film instead of X-Men.
But as fate would have it, Hugh ended up playing Wolverine, and the rest is history. X-Men became a huge success, grossing over $296 million worldwide. In contrast, the film Hugh was originally set to star in, Risk, only made $181,763 at the box office. It's hard to imagine now, but at the time, there were concerns about whether superhero films could capture audiences' attention.
Fast forward to today, and both Ryan and Hugh can reflect on how playing Deadpool and Wolverine have been career-defining roles for them. They both became superstars in their own right, and their characters have become icons in the world of comic book heroes. And now, for the first time, Deadpool and Wolverine will team up on the big screen.
At the recent fan event, the cast and crew shared some details about the highly anticipated movie. Director Shawn Levy revealed that it was a sacred opportunity to bring Hugh back to play Logan, and they made sure to treat the character with respect. He also shared that the film would have a mix of humor and heart, something that audiences might not expect from a Deadpool movie.
One of the biggest challenges for the team was differentiating the fight scenes between Deadpool and Wolverine so that it wouldn't become repetitive. Ryan also joked that he had a terrible version of Deadpool 3 ready to pitch, but Hugh saved the day when he decided to return as Wolverine in 2022.
It's clear that the friendship between Ryan, Hugh, and the rest of the cast is genuine and strong. They all consider each other close friends, and filming this movie was like a dream come true for them. And who knows, maybe we'll even see Taylor Swift make an appearance in a future Deadpool film. The possibilities are endless now that Deadpool is officially joining the MCU.
Fans can't wait to see how the story unfolds when Deadpool and Wolverine finally hit theaters on July 25, 2024. Until then, we'll just have to wait and see what other surprises the team has in store for us. Do you have a celebrity story to share? Reach out to us by email, phone, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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