Kevin Feige tried to convince Hugh Jackman not to reprise the role of the famous mutant in Deadpool and Wolverine
With the imminent release of Deadpool and Wolverineexpectations grow among fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe before the return of the mutants to the cinema. This movie will bring back Hugh Jackman as Wolverinea role he had memorably left behind in logan. However, among the latest news that has emerged, some are surprising. One of them, published by Variety and highlighted by our colleagues Espinofreveals that Kevin Feige, the leader of Marvel Studiosinitially opposed the acclaimed Australian actor reprising the role of the famous mutant.
“Don’t play Wolverine again”
The Variety article details how Feige advised Jackman not to play Wolverine again, reminding him of the shocking end the character had among fans in Logan. However, the actor’s insistence and the creative opportunities presented by Deadpool and Wolverine led to a reconsideration by all those responsible.
It appears that this process was a real back and forth of ideas among the main players in the project. Ryan Reynoldswho plays Deadpool, initially proposed a Rashomon style storywhere Wolverine and Deadpool embark on an adventure told from three different perspectives. However, Feige wasn’t sure how to incorporate Deadpool into the MCU and was looking for a most obvious integration of the X-Men in this expanded universe. Feige’s initial resistance was based on the desire to preserve the character’s narrative and legacy, but also reflects the complexity of adapting already known iconic characters to new visions and contexts, such as the MCU for mutants. Jackman, for his part, reflected on her involvement during a long car ride, before accepting the role again.
The multiverse trap
The Deadpool and Wolverine movie is presented as an opportunity to explore new facets of Wolverine’s character, while maintaining respect for his legacy. Jackman has expressed his excitement at the possibility of reinterpreting the character, using the concept of the multiverse to justify this new version of Wolverine, different from the one seen in Logan. A trick that Marvel has already resorted to in order to have the presence of three different film versions of Spider-Man in the same film with Spider-Man: No Way Home.
The release date for Deadpool and Wolverine is quickly approaching, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how this new adventure plays out on the big screen. He July 25 marks the day when viewers will be able to witness the return of Wolverine and the mutant universe of the X-Men to the cinema, and immerse themselves in an exciting new chapter of the MCU that promises to redefine the future of its franchises.
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