Fans of the Deadpool franchise had long wished to see Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman share the screen together. The wish came true when the announcement revealed that Hugh Jackman would portray Wolverine in Deadpool 3. Just days after filming in London, Jackman took a well-deserved break from his busy schedule and attended a Wimbledon match. Other celebrities such as Kate Middleton and Tom Hiddleston were also recently seen enjoying the games. And with the blend of Hollywood glamor and love for sports, the Deadpool 3 star caught the match in the same city as the shooting location.

While taking a break from shooting, the Wolverine star had an unexpected encounter with one of his favorite tennis players, leading to a fanboy moment that left him eager to share the thrilling details on Twitter.

Hugh Jackman returns to his favorite game and spends his Saturday with the legendary tennis player

Hugh Jackman found himself in the company of legendary tennis player Stan Smith. Taking to Twitter, the Wolverine star shared his fanboy moment. Terming Smith as “one of the greatest” players, Jackman said that it was a privilege to meet the tennis star. This is not the first time we have spotted the Australian actor excited at the Wimbledon games. Deadpool 3 has been an avid fan and has been spotted attending various tennis matches, fanboying over other legendries like Roger Federer and Serena Williams.  

Despite his busy schedule with the ongoing filming of Deadpool 3, the 54-year-old made it to the game. The actor has a lot of love for the game and its testament is him training and playing it quite often. 

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As fans catch a glimpse of their favorite X-Men character on the court, they eagerly await Deadpool 3 release. And with the rumors surrounding his costume, the excitement is really high.

Hugh Jackman’s to don the classic Wolverine costume in Deadpool 3

The excitement surrounding Jackman’s costume of Wolverine in Deadpool 3 has reached new heights as filming commenced in London in May. It has been revealed recently that Hugh Jackman will wear the classic yellow and blue Wolverine costume. Wolverine has never donned the iconic yellow suit and mask in any of the movies. His potential comic book costume is a thrilling prospect for fans eagerly awaiting Deadpool 3. And coupled with this is the excitement of watching Ryan Reynolds and Jackman on screen.

Taking advantage of the multiverse arc, the film is all set to bring the MCU and the X-Men universe together on May 3, 2024, 6 months ahead of its previous release date.

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