Deadpool & Wolverine EP Reveals ‘Grown Men’ Were Sobbing on Set After Seeing Hugh Jackman as a Superhero

As a lifestyle expert with a deep appreciation for both cinema and comic book history, I cannot help but be utterly captivated by the story of Hugh Jackman’s transformation into Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine. The account shared by Wendy Jacobson, the executive producer, about Jackman’s emotional first encounter with the iconic yellow suit is nothing short of inspiring.


In an interview with HeyUGuys, as shared by IGN, Wendy Jacobson recalled that Hugh Jackman’s initial film test for Deadpool & Wolverine left many adults in tears. This was a notable moment since it was the first time Jackman wore the yellow and blue Wolverine suit from the comics – a costume he hadn’t used during his 17-year tenure playing the character.

Jacobson depicted the situation as uncanny, mentioning that this happened prior to filming commencing. The sight of Jackman donning the renowned yellow and blue costume was already a noteworthy occurrence. However, witnessing him in this suit left the esteemed team utterly amazed. She underlined the uniqueness and importance of the moment, focusing on the powerful emotional reaction it elicited.

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds reflect on the iconic yellow suit in Deadpool & Wolverine

In an interview with Variety for a Deadpool & Wolverine magazine cover, Jackman looked back at the early X-Men films where everyone wore black leather costumes. He considered this early representation of Wolverine as the definitive version. But when he put on the famous yellow suit for the first time, he was taken aback and puzzled as to why he hadn’t worn it earlier.

Ryan Reynolds added his thoughts, expressing amazement at the intense response from the team. He pointed out that the yellow suit for Wolverine was an idea conceived during the movie’s initial development. In Reynolds’ opinion, it was crucial to stay true to the character’s essence as portrayed in the comics by wearing the traditional attire.

Hugh Jackman will wear iconic yellow suit in Deadpool & Wolverine, confirms Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige

Shawn Levy, director of Deadpool and Wolverine, revealed that Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige persuasively requested Hugh Jackman to don the yellow Wolverine suit if he was to revive his role in the character after 2017’s Logan. Levy expressed their excited agreement with a colorful affirmation, “Absolutely, yes!” or simply, “Hell, yes!”

Feige explained to Variety that it was long overdue for Jackman to don the famous yellow costume. He drew an analogy between this and Superman not wearing his cape in ten movies – while Superman represents more than just his cape, the cape is an essential component of his identity. In the same vein, Wolverine encompasses more than just the yellow suit, yet the suit is a significant aspect of the character’s essence.

Upon confirming Jackman’s comeback, Feige initially focused on making sure he donned the iconic yellow suit once again, emphasizing its importance.

Deadpool & Wolverine is set to hit theaters nationwide on July 26, distributed by Disney.

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2024-07-22 08:40