Ryan Reynolds Gushes About Deadpool & Wolverine Co-Star Hugh Jackman’s ‘Sheer Relentlessness’ towards His ‘Stunts’

As a die-hard fan of both Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, I’ve been following their careers with great interest for years. And let me tell you, witnessing the dynamic between these two acting giants during the making of Deadpool & Wolverine has left me absolutely speechless.


Ryan Reynolds, who stars in The Adam Project and is known for his popularity as an actor, spoke highly of his friend Hugh Jackman during a recent interview. At the age of 47, Reynolds expressed admiration for Jackman’s dedication to reprising his character, Logan/Wolverine, in the latest Marvel production, Deadpool & Wolverine set.

Ryan Reynolds, who portrays Green Lantern in films and Deadpool for the third time, expressed his astonishment over Hugh Jackman’s preparation. He was left speechless not only by Jackman’s impressive physical metamorphosis but also by his unyielding determination and commitment to executing stunts and choreography.

Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine, brings stage experience to action roles

Hugh Jackman, aged 57, last portrayed Wolverine in the 2017 film “Logan.” Lately, he has taken on fewer action roles. Yet, Ryan Reynolds highlights that Jackman’s background as a seasoned stage actor significantly aids his readiness for the intricate fight scenes in the upcoming production.

Ryan Reynolds, a winner on MTV, shared with Hugh Jackman that he came to appreciate the importance of a musical background for action movies after their encounter. He was astounded by how swiftly and confidently Jackman hit his marks during fight sequences, an accomplishment that didn’t seem to be affected by age. Reynolds went as far as using the term “lightning” to describe Jackman’s precision in these scenes.

Reynolds calls Jackman’s stunt work in Marvel return most impressive

In his own words, Reynolds shared that observing Jackman perform stunts on the Blade movie set felt like attending a masterclass in the art of action sequences. He went on to express that Jackman’s physical performance left him utterly astonished, emphasizing that this wasn’t mere promotion but an genuine expression of admiration.

Jackman acknowledged the significant role of his long-term second unit director, Brian Smrz, in emphasizing the importance of dance training for action choreography. With his extensive dance background, Jackman fully understands and values this process. The releases of Deadpool and Wolverine are set to hit cinemas on July 26th.

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2024-07-26 10:22