Deadpool & Wolverine: Hugh Jackman felt in his gut he wanted to reprise the role: “I knew the fans wanted it”

The highly anticipated movie Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman, has released a new wave of promotions, as they gear up for the grand release of the film. With this installment, Jackman reprises the role of Logan aka Wolverine. Fans are elated to witness the return of the OG X-Men member. In a recent conversation, the actor revealed that he felt in his gut that he wanted to reprise the role.

Deadpool & Wolverine: Hugh Jackman felt in his gut he wanted to reprise the role: “I knew the fans wanted it”

In a chat with Rotten Tomatoes, Hugh Jackman said, “I was on my way – I was just driving – and literally just like a bolt of lightning came this knowing, deep in my gut, that I wanted to do this film with Ryan... for Deadpool and Wolverine to come together. And Jacqueline, I swear to you, when I said I was done I really thought I was done. But, in the back of my head, ever since I saw Deadpool 1, I was like 'Those two characters together...' I knew it: I knew the fans wanted it. Ever since I put on the claws, fans have talked about these two, so that had always been there, but I just knew.”

"I literally could not wait to arrive; as soon as I arrived, I rang Ryan and I said 'Let's do it.' Like, I hadn't rung my agent, no one! I had to ring my agent [after] and say 'Oh, by the way, I've just committed to a movie’,” he added.

Shawn Levy takes the helm as director for Deadpool & Wolverine, with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprising their beloved roles. The cast also includes familiar faces like Morena Baccarin, Leslie Uggams, and Karan Soni, alongside some exciting new additions like Emma Corrin, Rob Delaney, and Matthew Macfadyen.

Behind the scenes, a powerhouse team has assembled to bring this movie to life. Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, and Lauren Shuler Donner serve as producers. Executive producers include Louis D’Esposito, Wendy Jacobson, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, George Dewey, and Simon Kinberg. The screenplay is a collaborative effort by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Shawn Levy.

Deadpool & Wolverine hits theatres on July 26 in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.