Rumors are circulating that Hugh Jackman’s iconic portrayal of Wolverine may extend beyond his surprise return in Deadpool 3.
Industry insider Daniel Richtman suggests that the Australian actor, who initially retired the character after 2017’s Logan, might have met with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige to discuss his involvement in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars film.
This news arrives amid Jackman’s unexpected reappearance as Wolverine in Deadpool 3, marking his eighth outing as the beloved X-Men figure.
Deadpool 3 Paves the Way for Long-Awaited Team-Up
The speculation gains traction as Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine shares the screen with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool in the third installment of the Merc with a Mouth franchise.
Reynolds has consistently expressed his desire for this long-awaited team-up, evident through references to Jackman’s character in previous films.
The pair’s chemistry will be a focal point in Deadpool 3, following their less-acclaimed interaction in 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Deadpool 3 Features Familiar Faces and Fresh Additions
Directed by Shawn Levy and co-written by Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells, Deadpool 3 brings back familiar characters, including Vanessa, Blind Al, Colossus, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Yukio, Dopinder, and Peter.
Marvel veteran Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra, while newcomers Matthew Macfadyen and Emma Corrin join the cast. Set photos hint at Deadpool 3 embracing the character’s comic-accurate look and teasing a meta approach that references the franchise’s Fox history.
Uncertainty Looms Amid Production Delays
Production for Deadpool 3 was temporarily halted due to ongoing industry strikes. While the film’s scheduled release date remains set for May 3, 2024, potential delays resulting from the ongoing strikes could affect its debut.
Fans eagerly anticipate the intriguing dynamics between Jackman’s Wolverine and Reynolds’ Deadpool, while the possibility of Wolverine’s involvement in Avengers: Secret Wars only adds to the excitement surrounding the future of these characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.