Deadpool 3 is a film that many fans of Ryan Reynolds' eccentric hero are waiting for with bated breath, especially since the news of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine joining the project was confirmed. A new set of behind-the-scenes images are doing the rounds on social media that offer a look at what seems like a fight scene between Deadpool and Wolverine.
With Deadpool 3, the Merc with a Mouth will officially be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it is exciting for fans to see Wolverine being brought into the fold after several hints of Mutans being dropped in previous MCU projects. Fans had been waiting to see both heroes and pondered over some leaked photos, but the stars recently offered a look at their comic-accurate suits, with Wolverine donning a bright yellow X-Men uniform. The same costume is seen in the latest set photos, which feature a face-off between both heroes.
In the Deadpool 3 behind-the-scenes images, Reynolds' Deadpool and Jackman's Wolverine are dressed in comic-accurate outfits and seemingly fighting each other. Reynolds' character is tied to fine wires to assist with the action sequence, whereas Jackman appears without a mask. The latter is possibly winning the fight, as he is seen carrying the former and throwing him down. A video of the shoot was also revealed by UK's Daily Mail, which has been shared by several people on Twitter since. No context is offered to fans, but the sequence seemingly takes place on a beach. The Twentieth Century-Fox logo is also visible in other photos revealed from the shoot,
Seeing the images has led to several fan theories about the Deadpool 3 plot. At this point, fans are worried about how the film will take the franchise forward or whether being incorporated into the MCU will lead to a soft reboot. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the new set photos have many fans thinking that time travel might play a role in the film’s storyline. Only time will tell whether these theories are true, but either way, fans are excited to see how this pans out.
The news of Jackman joining Deadpool 3 was first revealed by Reynolds in September 2022, which caused a flurry of emotions among fans of both heroes. X-Men fans were ecstatic to see Jackman reprise the role of Wolverine because a crossover between the Deadpool and X-Men franchises has been discussed for years. Additionally, it doesn’t hurt that Jackman and Reynolds share a fun dynamic and constantly make fun of each other on social media. To see their dynamic play out on the big screen was bound to get a positive reaction from fans.
Deadpool 3 is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 3, 2024.
Source: Daily Mail, Deadpool Updates/Twitter