The upcoming film “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already closing on the release date. The success of the film’s release will ensure the production’s reshoots and changes will be worth the delays. For actor Hugh Jackman, agreeing to revive Wolverine wasn’t an easy challenge, both literally and metaphorically.
“I’ve been playing this character for 25 years,” Hugh Jackman pointed out during an interview. The 55-year-old actor’s words reflect how he portrayed Marvel Comics’ claw-wielding superhero, Wolverine, also known as Logan. At one point, this portrayal even earned Jackman a Guinness World Record for the “longest career as a live-action Marvel character.”
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Jackman also added, “It’s wonderful to be back, particularly for this movie and doing it with Ryan and Shawn, who happen to be two of my best friends in the world.”
Hugh Jackman had announced years before that 2017’s Logan would be the last time he would be playing the character. Jackman even stressed in a past interview that he “really thought” he was finished with the character.
However, when 20th Century Fox, partnered with Disney, released the news of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Jackman had thoughts of returning for the role. The actor even went through a vigorous workout routine, including eating up to 8,000 calories daily in preparation.
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“I am so thrilled to revisit a character I didn’t think I would play again. But I embrace it with all my heart.” Jackman stated even further. “I’m so excited for you to discover sides of the character we have not explored before.”
The film is highly anticipated as Jackman will co-star alongside Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool, in this R-18 film. Fans are even more excited about the dynamic exchange that will come out of the two characters. Critics are also adding that “Deadpool & Wolverine” could potentially address what has been missing in recent superhero movie releases.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is set to be released on July 24, 2024.
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