Key Takeaways:
– Marvel President Kevin Feige promises not to overturn the legacy of Logan in the new movie featuring Deadpool and Wolverine.
– The unexpected idea for a Deadpool-Wolverine movie came from Hugh Jackman.
– Deadpool & Wolverine is set to be released on July 26, 2024.
Keeping The Legacy of Logan Intact
There has been growing excitement for the new movie Deadpool & Wolverine, set to star Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, as the release date inches closer. Adding to the enthusiasm is Marvel President Kevin Feige's enthusiasm for the project. Yet, he has made clear his intention is not to sideline the legacy of Logan, an iconic Wolverine film.
It's been four years since Hugh Jackman's critically-acclaimed Logan hit theaters in 2017. Jackman resumed his role as Wolverine, co-starring with Dafne Keen as X-23. Despite the film ending with Logan's death, Jackman's forthcoming performance as Wolverine has fans eager yet nervous.
Feige addressed concerns on The Official Marvel Podcast, stating he'll honor, not tarnish, the memory of Logan and the X-Men series. Equating it to saying goodbye to a loved character, he assured fans that the team behind Deadpool & Wolverine is conscious of maintaining the integrity of past films.
The Birth of Deadpool & Wolverine Movie
It may surprise fans that the Deadpool-Wolverine saga was the brainchild of Hugh Jackman himself. He conceived the idea of this team-up while actor Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy were brainstorming for Deadpool 3. At that time, they were struggling to come up with an intriguing idea that would mark Deadpool's entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Jackman described his lightbulb moment. He was relaxing on a beach when the thought of a Deadpool-Wolverine film struck him. Excited about the idea, he called Ryan Reynolds, leading to the inception of the Deadpool-Wolverine crossover.
Future Of X-Men In MCU
With these reassurances, fans are left with questions about Deadpool & Wolverine and its potential implications within the MCU. How will other X-Men characters be integrated into the MCU? And how will Deadpool and Wolverine's story maintain the sanctity of the Logan legacy?
All will be unveiled when Deadpool & Wolverine is released on July 26, 2024, across theaters in the U.S. Until then, fans have Kevin Feige's promise of preserving Logan's legacy to hold onto as they eagerly await the new film.
