Highlights
- Hugh Jackman’s Logan to finally wear iconic comic costume in Deadpool & Wolverine, possibly in tribute.
- Expect Wolverine to wear mask for about 10 minutes of screen time in upcoming movie.
- Deadpool & Wolverine set to explore new dimension of Wolverine character, exciting opportunity for fans.
As the premiere of Deadpool & Wolverine approaches, a fresh rumor offers insight into why Hugh Jackman’s Logan is at last donning his iconic, vividly colorful comic book costume in the film.
The countdown to the release of Deadpool & Wolverine is nearly over, yet Marvel Studios has not released an official image of Hugh Jackman in Wolverine’s iconic mask. Although there are numerous images of Jackman in his comic-accurate suit, and the mask has been prominently featured in promotional art and merchandise like upcoming Funko Pops and Hot Toys action figures, it has not appeared in any official stills or TV spots. Despite this, Jackman is expected to wear the mask at some point in the movie. A new rumor about the film explains why, after two decades of adventures, Hugh Jackman’s Logan will finally be seen donning the yellow and blue costume in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Fans have long awaited Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine to don his full iconic costume with the mask finally, and the moment has sparked curiosity about why he chose to wear it in the upcoming Deadpool threequel. According to insider @MyTimeToShineH (via ComicBookMovie), the backstory involves Cyclops and the X-Men urging Wolverine to wear the uniform to better integrate with the team, which he consistently refused. However, after this particular Logan Variant fails the X-Men, supposedly leading to their deaths, he feels compelled to wear the costume when Deadpool calls him back into action. This explanation, if accurate, adds a poignant layer to Wolverine’s choice, as wearing the outfit as a tribute to his fallen comrades is more intriguing than it being a simple TVA creation, as previously speculated. Details about the film’s plot are scarce, but it is known that the Time Variance Authority compels Deadpool to undertake a time-travel adventure with Wolverine, which is set to alter the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
There’s been chatter suggesting Logan might only wear the cowl mask for a brief moment or in just one scene, perhaps even as a playful nod to fans. However, it appears he’ll be in full costume for a bit longer than initially expected. Despite fans’ worries that the actor might only sport the mask briefly, insider Daniel Richtman revealed that Wolverine will be masked for about ten minutes of screen time. While some fans might still be disappointed by this limited appearance, it shouldn’t come as a huge shock, given the trailers we’ve seen. After all, ten minutes is better than nothing, right?
As Hugh Jackman once revealed, he nearly donned the iconic yellow superhero suit in 2013’s The Wolverine. However, this costume appearance was ultimately relegated to an alternate ending, with the closest he got to wearing Logan’s classic attire being a brief look at it in a deleted scene. “We almost did it (the original yellow suit) in The Wolverine,” Jackman recently recalled. “But from the moment I put it on here, I was like, ‘How did we never do this?’ It looked so right, it felt so right. I was like, ‘That’s him.'” Director James Mangold, who helmed both Logan and The Wolverine, has even shared his reasons for opposing the idea of Logan wearing the suit. Despite this, Jackman believes that Deadpool & Wolverine presents an opportunity to explore a new dimension of Wolverine through his unexpected partnership with the Merc with the Mouth, stating, “There are different sides of Wolverine we haven’t seen before in the movies. It was exciting for me… It’s great for Deadpool to have someone who will punch him in the face.”
Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters starting July 26.
Source: ComicBookMovie
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