Ryan Reynolds Gives Hugh Jackman a Tongue-in-Cheek Title After Dream Team Collaboration for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

Ryan Reynolds Gives Hugh Jackman a Tongue-in-Cheek Title After Dream Team Collaboration for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’The world has always associated Deadpool with Ryan Reynolds’ irreverent wit, so when it came to Deadpool & Wolverine, his return was a given. Yet, the decision to cast Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in this MCU project raised eyebrows, given Jackman’s previous statements and some hesitancy from Marvel Cinematic Universe executives. Despite initial doubts, Jackman’s involvement in this dream team project reassured fans—until Reynolds recently playfully dubbed Jackman as a “false prophet,” citing these past concerns.

During a recent discussion about Deadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds dropped some unexpected remarks about his co-star, Jackman.

At IF’s New York City Premiere on Monday night, AP Entertainment caught up with Ryan Reynolds, eager for insights into how he persuaded Hugh Jackman to join Deadpool & Wolverine. Reflecting on Jackman’s previous reluctance to revive Wolverine, despite Marvel boss Kevin Feige’s commitment, Reynolds cheekily jabbed at his co-star, quipping that it’s now common knowledge that “Hugh is a liar.”

True to his witty style, Reynolds humorously added that Jackman is “a bald-faced, horrible coward, and a liar” for previously promising fans otherwise. However, with Jackman officially back as Wolverine, fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Reynolds also teased some spoilers, suggesting that while Jackman’s return is significant, the mystery lies in how Wolverine returns. Thus, fans should anticipate more answers on that front rather than focusing on how Reynolds convinced Jackman to join the project.

Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine will mark his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing a never-before-seen variant of the character. According to Shawn Levy, the day Jackman joined the project was the pivotal moment when “everything changed radically.”

In a recent conversation with Empire Magazine, Hugh Jackman addressed the burning question about his role in Deadpool & Wolverine, particularly the unique iteration of Wolverine he will portray. According to Jackman, this new version of Wolverine will be distinct from those familiar to fans from the X-Men franchise, and the concept of this fresh take struck him during a long drive.

Feeling unsure about his next move, Jackman wasted no time in calling Ryan Reynolds and eagerly exclaimed, “If you’ll have me, I’m in.” Jackman considers this moment pivotal, and Shawn Levy noted that the story “completely changed” from there. While the specifics of Wolverine’s entry into Deadpool’s world remain shrouded in secrecy, fan theories are rampant. With the movie set to release on July 26, the lingering skepticism may finally be put to rest.

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