The news literally sent shockwaves through the world of entertainment when Hugh Jackman was announced to be cast in Deadpool 3. Ryan Reynolds revealed on social media that the actor will be reprising his role as Wolverine in the highly anticipated film. It was astounding for people since everyone thought that they said goodbye to this iconic character after 2017’s acclaimed film Logan directed by James Mangold. At the same time, fans were delighted to know that the Australian actor is stepping back into his fierce role.

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A little credit might go to the leading face of the franchise who pushed creators heavily to have a film starring Deadpool and Wolverine. Meanwhile, The Front Runner star has also expressed his excitement about returning to the big screen as one of the most ferocious heroes in the universe. But do you know why Hugh Jackman regrets the Deadpool decision he took some time in the past?

Hugh Jackman opens up about the Deadpool opportunity he lost before

Twitter witnessed Hugh Jackman talking to someone (presumably Ryan Reynolds) on his laptop about Deadpool on December 14th when the actor posted a video. During his conversation, the actor shared how he recently watched the first installment of the Deadpool that made him realize his mistake.

The clip also made a shocking revelation that the 54-year-old star was asked to appear in this menacing superhero film. However, he declined the offer at that time, which he now regrets after having watched the first 20 minutes of Deadpool. The movie left him thinking, “Damn it, what have I done?”

Apparently, the Les Misérables star could only think of the 1982 action comedy, 48 Hrs., starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy, after finishing Reynolds’ Deadpool. For the unfamiliar, directed by Walter Hill, this buddy cop film is one of the pioneers that helped jumpstart this genre in the U.S.

What would have the first film been like had Jackman agreed to feature on it? We can assume different possiblities but we will never know. Meanwhile, Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman is set to release in 2024, but no information about the storyline has been disclosed.

What do you think? How the revival of Wolverine is possible after his death in the Logan?