Hugh Jackman famously played Wolverine for over 17 years, and went out in a great way, in 2017’s Logan. The movie was universally praised by fans and critics alike, and gave a send-off to Jackman’s iconic portrayal. Still, however, there are many fans who want him to return – though it honestly doesn’t seem like it’ll happen. People continue to ask, though.
In an interview with MTV, Jackman revealed:
“When I saw Deadpool, I was like, wow that’s cool. It’s just a matter of time. It’s a bit like you’re at the greatest party you’ve ever been at, you’ve been dancing for an hour and a half, and then you’re just like ‘It’s time, ok. If I stay any longer, it’s gonna get ugly.’ It’s like, it’s time.”
There was even an opportunity to crossover with Deadpool, to which the actor said:
“And on the way home, someone calls you and goes ‘THEY JUST PUT MICHAEL JACKSON ON! YOU GOTTA GET BACK HERE!’ And a little part of you goes, ‘I like Michael Jackson,’ but then you just go, I want to go to bed.”
It’s interesting to hear the actor say that, but he did also say that he continues to cheer on Ryan Reynolds, though:
“But I’m cheering for him. You go man. Go dance away. Go for it.”
In an interview earlier this week, Jackman says he doesn’t think people want to see Deadpool and Wolverine on screen:
“…Ryan is relentless. He keeps coming back to me in all these ways, shapes and forms. I just said, ‘You know, I just don’t think the world really wants to see Deadpool with Wolverine.’ Maybe a cameo from Deadpool? I just think it runs over it for Deadpool.”
He also said in the past that Wolverine will return – but not with him:
“The character will go on. Someone else will play it, for sure. (I’m fine with it), unless Daniel Day-Lewis plays him and wins the Oscar, then I might have a little problem.”
This news might disappoint some fans, but it’s honestly not a surprise. Hugh Jackman has stated numerous times that he’s done with the role, even after the Disney Fox merger that will allow the X-Men to be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s never coming back as the character, guys. Let’s just appreciate what he gave us all of those years.
What do you think of Jackman’s comments? Do you still want to see a Wolverine Deadpool crossover? Tell us in the comments!