Hugh Jackman credits Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy for his return as Wolverine.
Deadpool & Wolverine – Official Teaser Trailer (2024) Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds
Hugh Jackman has played Wolverine for 25 years now and has made countless appearances in various films. Having portrayed a character as vital and iconic as the chlorine mutant, Jackman knows his character best. As a result, to give his character and legacy a fitting end, the Australian actor hung up his adamantium claws after the hit Logan.
Yet he's back again to portray the iconic mutant in Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy's Deadpool & Wolverine. As exciting as this team-up is, Jackman says it was the heartfelt sincerity of his two best friends and Reynolds' persistent efforts that really brought him back.
Hugh Jackman has played many roles, but his portrayal of Wolverine will always remain iconic for years to come. The actor's latest appearance will first portray the character in the X-Men, in the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine. With his best friend Ryan Reynolds starring in a film directed by another good friend of his, Shawn Levy, Jackman's entry into the film comes as a shock as he had said goodbye to his fan favorite character in 2017.
