Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Share How Deadpool and Wolverine Changed Their Lives
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DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE is without a doubt one of this summer’s most anticipated films, as stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are set to reprise their famed Marvel roles. The film, which will hit theaters on July 26, will follow the two superheroes as they try to defeat a common enemy (and maybe save—or expand—the multiverse?).
The duo is currently in the midst of a press tour where all things Marvel-verse are being revealed, and one stop of that tour came during a sitdown interview with The New York Times. They went deep during the conversation, discussing fame and how they credit a lot of their success to the franchise.
“I was an actor who was semi-well-known,” said Reynolds. “I don’t know how you would phrase that without sounding like a dink. But I was 37 when Deadpool had its pop-culture phenomenon moment, and I’m really grateful because I knew exactly how to enjoy it.”
Jackman shared his early experience and memories of the Wolverine role, and how it changed the trajectory of his career as well. The star shared a story from 1999, when he first landed the role, and was stopped at customs when his paperwork was not correct and was told he was going to be be sent back.
Jackman recounted the story:
“'Oh, I just lost the biggest break of my life.' I told the guy behind the counter, who had been so cold, and he goes, 'Sorry, I don’t understand. You mean you’re an animator?' And I said, 'No. It’s a normal, live-action.' He goes, 'Hang on, you’re Wolverine in live action?' And then I was doing photos, autographs, and every bit of paperwork just got stamped.”
Deadpool & Wolverine will open in theaters on July 26.
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