Hugh Jackman Calls Out Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Narrative’ Over the Wolverine Comeback on X

Published 04/22/2024, 9:57 PM EDT

As Marvel Studios pulls out its gun to bring forth the most iconic hero and anti-hero from the comic pages to life in Deadpool & Wolverine, the world awaits to witness Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman join forces to unfreeze their savior syndrome. Unsurprisingly, after the prolonged hiatus, returning to the limelight proves to be a daunting task for specifically Wolverine, and the recently released second trailer hints at the very challenges they face in reclaiming his former glory. However, despite Deadpool's enthusiastic endorsement of Wolverine's comeback, Jackman appears less than thrilled with Reynolds hogging all the spotlight. 

Taking that discontent from him to the social world, Jackman recently put a question mark on Reynolds' narrative. 

Hugh Jackman jabs at Ryan Reynolds’ recital in Deadpool & Wolverine

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After the release of the second trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, Geek Nation Vibes expressed gratitude to Ryan Reynolds on X for persuading Hugh Jackman to reprise his role as Wolverine. This journey began when Reynolds revealed to ET Canada how he persistently lobbied Jackman over the years to join the project. However, every story has multiple perspectives, and Jackman, in response, questioned jokingly, "So this is the story he’s telling?"

With Reynolds and Jackman set to revive the golden era of Marvel comics, fans have already gotten weak in their knees. However, with fans focusing on Reynolds for Wolverine’s return, it might not be the easiest thing to concede to. Hence, infusing humor with his signature gruffness, Jackman redirected fans to note how Deadpool seems to be getting all the credit for Wolverine's return, a sentiment echoed in his apparent discontent with the narrative.

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As for now, it appears that there are few barriers standing between Marvel's multiverse of reality and, well, actual reality. Hence, before Deadpool monopolizes the attention, Wolverine is here to turn the perspective upside down. However, that is not all as there also remains a fresh revelation of cast update with a fan-favorite character. 

Deadpool & Wolverine's cast update

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As MCU gears up to deliver its first-ever R-rated release with even collectibles lined up to suit the tag, there barely remains any doubt that Deadpool and Wolverine will be a match made in madness. Hence, to keep up with the chaos, a new cast update has been revealed by the Cosmic Circus. As per the report, Deadpool & Wolverine is set to bring Wunmi Mosaku from the Disney+ Loki series, who will reprise her role as Hunter B-15.

Besides these, other actors to reprise their roles from 20th Century Fox Marvel Films are Aaron Stanford as Pyro, and Jennifer Garner as Elektra, while Sabretooth, Toad, Lady Deathstrike, and Azazel are also expected to return. A repurposed archival footage from Avengers: Infinity War will also show Chris Hemsworth as Thor while the rest of the appearances waiting on the speculation list will be revealed in due time along with Wolverine’s side of the tale.

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What do you think of Hugh Jackman criticizing Ryan Reynolds' storytelling for Wolverine's comeback in Deadpool & Wolverine? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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