Highlights
- Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy hints at an unconventional title, possibly referencing Hugh Jackman's significant portrayal of Wolverine.
- The ongoing SAG strike has caused a production delay for Deadpool 3, potentially pushing its release date beyond 2024.
- The inclusion of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine in the film marks a significant moment following the Fox-Disney merger and brings together the characters of Deadpool and Wolverine on screen.
Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy unveils an exciting update on the title for the upcoming MCU film, hinting at Hugh Jackman's significant portrayal of Wolverine.
The eagerly awaited Deadpool 3 features Ryan Reynolds in the iconic lead role and the much-anticipated return of Jackman as Wolverine. However, Deadpool 3 is experiencing a production snag due to the ongoing SAG strike. The strike has prompted a postponement of the movie's release date, potentially pushing it beyond its initially planned 2024 debut. Notably, director Levy, renowned for his work on Free Guy and Night at the Museum, has been dropping exciting hints about the upcoming Marvel Studios film, adding to the anticipation.
The director says the Deadpool 3 title will be unconventional, hinting at Jackman's significant role as Wolverine. In a conversation with Wired, Levy affirmed that the film's official title remains in flux. Levy revealed that various monikers have been proposed for the forthcoming Marvel Studios production, including options like "Deadpool versus Wolverine" and "Deadpool and Wolverine." However, an official confirmation has yet to be made regarding the title.
No, there's no title yet. I sometimes refer to it as "Deadpool versus Wolverine" or "Deadpool and Wolverine" or "Deadpool 3 With Wolvie"—we've got a few titles we've been bandying about, but boy, it's a tough one.
Levy believes it's high time for a more fitting title for Deadpool 3. Unlike its predecessors, which bore straightforward names like Deadpool and Deadpool 2, Deadpool 3 is poised to deviate from this tradition in the Merc with a Mouth franchise. This time, the film stars Reynolds as Wade Wilson and Jackman returning as Wolverine, with the latter playing a significant role in the storyline, which is expected to influence the film's title. Given the considerable presence of Jackman's Wolverine and the character's enduring popularity, it's only logical for the MCU film to incorporate him into its title, breaking the franchise's tradition of simplicity.
Wolverine's inclusion in Deadpool 3 is a pivotal moment in the wake of the Fox-Disney merger, which lifted the limitation on interactions between Marvel characters and Reynolds' Wade Wilson in the first two Deadpool films. Furthermore, Hugh Jackman's retirement from his iconic Wolverine role, which spanned from 2000's X-Men to 2018's Logan, initially appeared to close the door on a potential crossover. Yet, the real-life friendship between Reynolds and Jackman, along with Jackman's admiration for the Deadpool movies, now brings their characters together on screen, mirroring their comic book counterparts.
In a groundbreaking September 2022 announcement, Reynolds confirmed Jackman's involvement in Deadpool 3, marking the film's entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This monumental event calls for a more imaginative title, breaking away from the conventional naming conventions found in previous Deadpool installments. After all, many other MCU franchises have embraced subtitles or witnessed sequels adopting diverse formats from the outset titles.
Deadpool 3 is now without a confirmed release date.
Deadpool
Deadpool is a franchise focused on the Marvel antihero Deadpool, the cheeky red masked mutant who is famous for often breaking the fourth wall. Originally a terminally ill cancer patient, Deadpool was given a serum that activated a gene in his body to heal his illness. This left him severely disfigured, hence his trademark outfit.
Source: Wired