Plenty of superhero fans and general moviegoers were under the impression that they’d seen the last of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine after the release of Logan in 2017. James Mangold’s epic neo-western comic book adaptation was crafted as a send-off for the fan-favorite X-Man. So many were shocked (and delighted) when it was revealed that old Wolvie would return in the upcoming Deadpool 3 to join Ryan Reynolds’ Wade Wilson. Some may be under the impression that this team-up was only thought up a few years ago. But interestingly, Mangold shared a cool detail that makes me realize just how long Jackman had actually pondered the possibility.
James Mangold worked with Hugh Jackman on two X-Men films, the first being 2013’s The Wolverine and the second, of course, being Logan. The latter proved to be both a critical and financial hit, with many hailing it as a fitting conclusion to the titular character’s story. Around the time that the film dropped, Jackman spoke about his desire to provide closure when it came to the hero’s arc. However, Mangold recently explained that amid production, the Australian actor also had a potential crossover involving the Merc with a Mouth on his brain:
