Key takeaways:
– Hugh Jackman is set to return to his iconic Wolverine role in the upcoming movie, Deadpool & Wolverine.
– Ryan Reynolds will be reprising his character, Deadpool, sharing screentime with Jackman.
– The future of both characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is yet to be determined.
– Marvel Chief Kevin Feige has offered a cryptic tease about Jackman and Reynolds' future with the MCU.
Marvel's Return to the X-Men Universe
Years after wrapping up his stint as Wolverine in the X-Men series, renowned actor Hugh Jackman is making a triumphant return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This time, Jackman is set to share the screen with iconic ‘merc with a mouth' Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds, in the upcoming movie “Deadpool & Wolverine”. Jackman's return to his beloved role comes after half a decade and it is undoubtedly thrilling news for Marvel fans.
Brought Together by Acquisitions
Previously, Wolverine and Deadpool were characters under Fox Studio's umbrella. However, Disney's acquisition of this studio opened the door for these iconic characters to transition into the MCU. Despite this exciting development, the future of these characters within this universe is still uncertain. Marvel's Chief, Kevin Feige, intrigues fans with his subtle hints.
Feige has expressed his thoughts to Collider stating, “It's definitely, ‘Let's get through this.' But as we sit here talking, and the movie comes out in a week, and the movie's been finished for a couple of weeks, there's certainly been a lot of discussions of, ‘That was fun. What should we do next?'” Feige also noted Marvel's current plans to explore X-Men and Fantastic Four characters, possibly presenting opportunities for Reynolds and Jackman to make future appearances.
Ryan Reynolds' Possible Farewell to Deadpool
Also worth noting is Reynolds' uncertainty about his future as Deadpool. The actor, who also produced and wrote for the movies, spoke about the pressures of balancing family time and his professional commitments. He mentioned in an interview with Variety about his children asking when he would stop ‘Deadpooling'. His answer was “soon”. However, with fans loving the Deadpool character Reynolds has developed, there's a chance he may continue his journey as the red-suited anti-hero.
An Anticipated Release
Interestingly, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is not the first time these two characters have been paired on-screen, but fans are expecting it to be a far better showing than the first. The duo's previous on-screen appearance was in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, where a strange and not-so-liked version of Deadpool was introduced.
Anticipation for the film is high, and its success could potentially impact the future of the pair within the MCU. The movie is predicted to make a significant impact at the box office and could potentially pave the way for further installments featuring these characters, depending on audience receptions.
While the movie is sure to excite fans, the uncertainties surrounding Jackman and Reynolds' MCU future continue to build anticipation. Deadpool & Wolverine is set to release in cinemas on July 26, promising action, humor, and a thrilling return to beloved characters. Whether this will be the last we see of the duo in the MCU remains to be seen.
