Summary:
- Reynolds & Jackman relish working together in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
- Finding the right story took time due to character differences.
- Jackman returns to Wolverine, exploring new facets and enjoying the shoot.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are effusive about their experiences filming “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
In a recent interview with the New York Times, Reynolds expressed his excitement regarding finally working alongside Jackman. He acknowledged a long-time desire to collaborate and suggested their real-life camaraderie translates well on screen.
The promotional campaign for “Deadpool & Wolverine” has emphasized both the characters’ dynamic and the actors’ genuine friendship. Reynolds attributes this enthusiasm to the difficulty of finding a story that organically brought Deadpool and Wolverine together.
“It was just hard to find the thing that felt right,” Reynolds explained.
Jackman echoed these sentiments, revealing a continued interest in exploring the Wolverine character after his apparent departure from the role in 2017’s “Logan.”
“There’s parts of Wolverine that I scratched around and wanted to explore, but I wasn’t able to,” Jackman said. In this film, there are sides of him that I’ve always wanted to get out.”
Jackman also expressed pride in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” suggesting it might be one of his best performances as Wolverine. He emphasized the positive filming experience and believes the camaraderie between the actors translates into the film itself.
Deadpool & Wolverine” marks Jackman’s tenth appearance as Wolverine, following his debut in 2000’s “X-Men.” The highly anticipated film hits theaters on July 26th.
