WhileHugh Jackmanspent nearly two decades in the role of Wolverine, his upcoming return to the role won’t be like anything fans have previously seen from that incarnation of the character. Jackman first debuted as Wolverine in the original live-actionX-Menfilm released in 2000. He wrapped up his run in the role, or so he thought at the time, with the 2017 filmLogan. The movie ends the character’s story in a rather conclusive way, but his return inDeadpool 3has been explained with Ryan Reynolds confirming that the threequel is set beforeLogan, so it won’t be taking anything away from that film’s ending.Now, Reynolds is further teasing Jackman’s return as Wolverine inDeadpool 3. Speaking with ET Canada (perVariety), Reynolds looked back on how long it took to finally get this dream project made, feeling happy that it’s happening at what he says is the “perfect time.” He also wants to reassure fans that Jackman’s return to the role won’t throw a damper onLoganor the previousX-Menmovies to feature the actor in the role, asDeadpool 3does something entirely different with Wolverine, an aspect that has Jackman feeling very excited. As Reynolds explains:
“We’ve wanted to this this for decades…it’s weirdly the perfect time. I never stopped [trying to get him to come back as Wolverine]. I was just pestering him like a gnat over the last many years. I believe in timing, as much as hard work and luck and all those intersections that are supposed to meet. Timing’s the big one. I think he was ready. I think he was excited. And what we pitched him was enough of a divergence from the character that he knows and the character that he’s left behind, that it gives him something completely new to play and something that he’s really excited to do.”
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Deadpool 3 Brings Back Other Fan Favorites
While Morena Baccarin had recently cast doubt on returning as Vanessa inDeadpool 3, it has since been revealed that she’s signed on to appear in the threequel. Other returning stars include Stefan KapiÄiÄ as Colossus, Karan Soni as Dopinder, and Leslie Uggams as Blind Al. Emma Corrin (The Crown) has also boarded the project to play the villain, and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) has been cast in a mystery role as well. Shawn Levy (Free Guy) is directing the movie with a screenplay from Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese (The Joe Schmo Show).
Deadpool 3will be released in movie theaters on Jul 02, 2025.
