Marvel’s Kevin Feige Addresses Potential Return of Tony Stark, Steve Rogers After Deadpool & Wolverine

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As a long-time gamer and avid Marvel fan, I couldn’t contain my excitement when I heard that Hugh Jackman would be reprising his iconic role as Wolverine in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” It felt like a dream come true!

Hugh Jackman, who was believed to have relinquished the role of Wolverine after 2017’s “Logan”, is making a comeback for at least one more appearance. Many people, including Jackman himself, considered “Logan” as the emotional finale of Jackman’s long-lasting tenure with the popular mutant. However, Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” project reportedly brought him back into the fold. According to Kevin Feige, Jackman’s decision to return could pave the way for other actors to reprise their roles, such as Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark) and Chris Evans (Steve Rogers).

Feige spoke with DiscussingFilm about the challenge of continuing the Wolverine story while staying true to previous installments. For two years and more, we’ve been working on finding the right solution. So, what lies ahead remains to be seen. However, we are thrilled that we believe we have cracked it for Wolverine. Hugh Jackman’s appearance in “Deadpool & Wolverine” serves as a promising indicator of its potential, provided meticulous attention is given.

Back in 2020, I made up my mind that Logan would be my last hurrah as Wolverine. But then, something unexpected happened – Disney bought 20th Century Fox and joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Suddenly, the idea of hanging up the claws didn’t seem so final anymore.

Jackman shared, “After playing the role for such an extended period, there were numerous interconnections towards the end. I had already decided it would be my last one before we even started writing the script. I bore a heavy burden of anticipation. I was deeply immersed in the character. I collaborated once again with a director I have a strong rapport with, Jim Mangold. During filming, we encountered challenging conditions at high altitude, where thunderstorms frequently disrupted our shoot. Mangold determined that we couldn’t execute the elaborate stunt scene due to the weather. Instead, he suggested we focus on the death scene, just me and Dafne [Keen]. I agreed.”

In the Marvel Studios production titled “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Deadpool, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds, and Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, will alter the course of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s history together. The movie features Matthew Macfadyen as Paradox and Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova, along with returning cast members Morena Baccarin as Vanessa Carlyle, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Karan Soni as Dopinder, Stefan Kapi?i? as Piotr Rasputin/Colossus, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Rob Delaney as Peter, and Lewis Tan as Shatterstar. Aaron Stanford reprises his role as Pyro from the X-Men series, while rumors hint at Jennifer Garner’s return as Elektra Natchios.

Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, and Lauren Shuler Donner are the producers of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” with Louis D’Esposito, Wendy Jacobson, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, George Dewey, Simon Kinberg, Rhett Reese, and Paul Wernick serving as executive producers. The screenplay for this film is written by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Shawn Levy. “Deadpool & Wolverine” will make its premiere exclusively in theaters on July 26th.

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2024-07-24 08:09