Highlights
- Fans got a sneak peek of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine costume in Deadpool & Wolverine through collectible cups at CinemaCon.
- Jackman’s return as Wolverine in Deadpool 3 was announced in September 2022, causing excitement among fans of the X-Men franchise.
- The leaked photo of the collectible cups showing Jackman in his complete Wolverine costume excited fans, sparking anticipation for the film’s release in 2024.
Fans have officially got a glimpse of Hugh Jackman’s complete costume in Deadpool & Wolverine through the promo arts at the CinemaCon in Las Vegas and it came in surprising form — collectible cups.
Jackman’s casting in Deadpool 3 was announced in September 2022 and many were thrilled that he would be joining his pal Ryan Reynolds, who plays the Merc with a Mouth, in the franchise. In July 2023, the X-Men actor treated his fans by sharing a photo from the set with him rocking his black and yellow Wolverine costume with Reynolds in his complete Deadpool attire beside him. Jackman’s costume in the shot is incomplete because his face is fully exposed. Although his mask was noticeably missing, the post stirred excitement as it was the first time Jackman was seen as Wolverine again, after he announced his retirement in 2015. The 55-year-old actor previously said his 2017 movie Logan would be the final time he would don his superhero custom. Apparently, this isn’t the case, as Jackman is reprising his beloved X-Men character James “Jimmy” Howlett aka Logan once more in Deadpool & Wolverine, and the photos from CinemaCon in Las Vegas just unveiled his look as Wolverine with his mask on.
The Movie Podcast shared a photo and a clip of a collectible cup printed with promo art from the event on X, formerly Twitter. The item, spotted in and around the event floor, featured Jackman in his complete Wolverine costume — with his mask on and visible claws as if he was ready for an epic battle. The other side of the cup also featured Deadpool in his signature pose. The Funko POPS for Deadpool & Wolverine are expected to be unveiled on Friday.
Wolverine’s mask was also more fully revealed in artwork shown at a CinemaCon photobooth (which was shared by The Hollywood Reporter via X). Both images also showed another minor touch on Wolverine’s more comic-accurate costume, that being the metal casing around his signature claws.
The post from The Movie Podcast received several reactions from fans, with many expressing their excitement about the anticipated movie. Several also wanted to buy the item, with one writing, “This cup is a requirement.” Another user praised the improvement in Wolverine’s costume because, this time, the claws were placed in the knuckles and not between the fingers. A different netizen seemingly approved of it, with one saying it appeared to be the cartoon character in “reality.” Meanwhile, another user was still skeptical about it, writing:
That’s if they got it right. This is just artwork on the side of a cup.
The leaked photo of the collectible cups from the event was a major treat to fans because no one expected to see any footage of Deadpool & Wolverine. Also, the organizers usually don’t allow guests to take photos. Hopefully, Jackman will put on the mask for a good amount of time, especially during his fight scenes, because it gives Wolverine a more powerful and convincing persona closer to what fans read in the comics. Jackman hasn’t worn masks in previous iterations and this time he might do so and be the Wolverine variant familiar to fans.
Wolverine’s mask is symbolic and very important for the character. The mask helps conceal his identity and protect his face during battles. As a mutant with heightened senses, including a keen sense of smell, he often finds himself in dangerous situations where his enemies could use his identity against him. The mask provides a layer of anonymity, allowing him to operate without revealing his true identity. Also, Wolverine is a fierce and formidable fighter, often grappling with his violent nature and haunted past. The mask can be seen as a metaphor for the emotional barriers he builds to protect himself from getting too close to others or revealing his vulnerabilities.
Deadpool 3 is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 26, 2024.
Source: The Movie Podcast @ CinemaCon/Twitter
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