X-MenstarHugh Jackmanhas declared thathe felt “rejuvenated” when donning the spiky hair and adamantium claws of Wolverine once againin the MCU sequelDeadpool & Wolverine,calling the character’s return “better than ever.”In a new interview withVanity Fair, Jackman addressed his return, which came as a big surprise to fans after 2017’sLoganseemingly brought Wolverine’s journey to an end. Jackman, though, promises that this latest iteration of the Marvel hero will show off “a different side.”
“I instinctively knew that Deadpool was going to allow us to get to a different side of the [Wolverine] character than I’ve ever played before, in every way, from emotion, humor, dialogue, and action. Everything felt new and fresh to me. And I’d be sharing it with Ryan and Shawn, who are two of my best friends. The three of us together are like the Three Amigos. There was not a day where I wasn’t in tears laughing. I felt so rejuvenated playing the part. I mean, I’m 25 years in, man, and it feels better than ever.”
Deadpool & Wolverine
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
Jackman has starred as Wolverine since all the way backin 2000’s firstX-Menmovie, appearing throughout the franchise as well as leading his own solo outings inX-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine, andLogan. It was thought that his tenure as the character had come to an end, but the actor has since explainedwhy he wanted to come backfor more. He said toFandango…
“I was on my way – I was just driving – and literally just like a bolt of lightning came this knowing, deep in my gut, that I wanted to do this film with Ryan… for Deadpool and Wolverine to come together. And Jacqueline, I swear to you, when I said I was done I really thought I was done. But, in the back of my head, ever since I saw Deadpool 1, I was like ‘Those two characters together…’ I knew it: I knew the fans wanted it. Ever since I put on the claws fans have talked about these two, so that had always been there, but I just knew.”
Shawn Levy Praises Hugh Jackman’s ‘Gravitas’ in Deadpool & Wolverine
And it’s not just Jackman hyping up the return of Wolverine, withDeadpool & Wolverinedirector Shawn Levyheaping praise on Jackman’s performance in the upcoming MCU movie, calling it “raw” and “soulful.”
“Hugh’s performance gives the movie a gravitas and a raw, soulful quality that is unbelievable, and I can’t say much more without spoiling it. It’s among the things that differentiate the movie from prior X-Men or Deadpool movies. The duo differentiates it. The fact that Logan is with a comedic engine for the entirety of the movie changes everything.”
Deadpool & Wolverine Director Reveals Certain Things Could Not Be in the Movie Despite R Rating
Director Shawn Levy reveals Kevin Feige and Marvel did veto certain things despite Deadpool & Wolverine being rated R.
Directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay he wrote alongside Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells,Deadpool & Wolverineis currently on track fora record-breaking opening weekendat the box office. Starring Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively, alongside Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen,Deadpool & Wolverinewill see the characters join the MCU after being tasked by the Time Variance Authority (TVA) with a new mission. A mission that will see him travel across the madness of the multiverse.
Deadpool & Wolverineis scheduled to be released in the United States on July 23, 2025, as part of Phase Five of the MCU.
