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Hugh Jackman broke the Internet when it was announced that he would be returning as Wolverine inDeadpool 3. It became one of the ‘dream come true moments’ for fans as they had long wanted to see a bonafide film with Deadpool and Wolverine together. The hype went to a whole new level when set photos showed both of them engaging in intense combat.
2024 also has several returning franchises that are hitting theaters. Fans have voted on their most anticipated returning characters and performances. Not surprisingly, Jackman topped the list as fans are ecstatic for his return as Wolverine again after 7 years.
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Fans Vote Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine As Their Most Anticipated Performance
Hugh Jackmanis coming back to play Wolverine and will star alongside Ryan Reynolds in 2024’sDeadpool 3. He had said multiple times that he was hanging up the role after 2017’sLogan. However, Reynolds and Kevin Feige have come up with an irresistible pitch that made Jackman come out of his retirement from the role for one last ride.
Discussing Filmput up a list of the most anticipated returning performances of 2024 according to a Fandango survey. Not surprisingly, Jackman’s return as Wolverine topped the list beating out his co-star Reynolds’s Deadpool and other contenders like Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice, Tom Hardy’s Venom, and Jack Black’s Po.
Deadpool 3also ranked as the most anticipated film of 2024 according to the same Fandango survey (viaDeadline). A lot of expectations are riding on the film and being the only sole theatrical MCU film next year, it better deliver the goods.
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Shawn Levy SaysLoganIs Still Canon To The Events ofDeadpool 3
Hugh Jackman’sLoganproved to be the final swansong for Wolverine as he dies at the end of the film. When Jackman was announced to be returning as the character inDeadpool 3, fans were confused as it didn’t make sense after he died inLogan.Deadpool 3‘s director Shawn Levy clarifies these concerns and reveals that the events of his film come beforeLogan.
Speaking toBroBible, Levy revealed that the filmmakers and crew ofDeadpool 3respect what James Mangold achieved withLogan,and they will not go against that film. He went on to claim thatLoganis still canon to the narrative of the film. He said,
“I have always said that I can’t wait for Deadpool 3 to come out because all I want to do is give interviews alongside Ryan where we talk about our reverence for the movie Logan. Logan is canon. We love Logan. That happened. I want the world to know, as the producer and director, all of us share a deep love and respect for Logan, every aspect of how it’s crafted, and all the events that take place.”
It remains to be seen how Levy deals with Wolverine’s arc in the film without affecting what happens inLogan. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on June 28, 2025.
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Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
