Summary
As the premiere ofDeadpool & Wolverineapproaches, a fresh rumor offers insight into why Hugh Jackman’s Logan is at last donning his iconic, vividly colorful comic book costume in the film.
The countdown to the release ofDeadpool & Wolverineis nearly over, yet Marvel Studios has not released an official image of Hugh Jackman in Wolverine’s iconic mask. Although there are numerous images of Jackman in his comic-accurate suit, and the mask has been prominently featured in promotional art andmerchandise like upcoming Funko Popsand Hot Toys action figures, it has not appeared in any official stills or TV spots. Despite this, Jackman is expected to wear the mask at some point in the movie. A new rumor about the film explains why, after two decades of adventures, Hugh Jackman’s Logan will finally be seen donning the yellow and blue costume inDeadpool & Wolverine.
Fans have long awaited Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine to don his full iconic costume with the mask finally, and the moment has sparked curiosity about why he chose to wear it in the upcomingDeadpoolthreequel. According to insider @MyTimeToShineH (viaComicBookMovie), the backstory involves Cyclops and theX-Menurging Wolverine to wear the uniform to better integrate with the team, which he consistently refused. However, after this particular Logan Variant fails the X-Men, supposedly leading to their deaths, he feels compelled to wear the costume whenDeadpoolcalls him back into action. This explanation, if accurate, adds a poignant layer to Wolverine’s choice, as wearing the outfit as a tribute to his fallen comrades is more intriguing than it being a simple TVA creation, as previously speculated. Details about the film’s plot are scarce, but it is known that the Time Variance Authority compelsDeadpoolto undertake a time-travel adventure with Wolverine, which is set to alter the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
There’s been chatter suggestingLoganmight only wear the cowl mask for a brief momentor in just one scene, perhaps even as a playful nod to fans. However, it appears he’ll be in full costume for a bit longer than initially expected. Despite fans' worries that the actor might only sport the mask briefly, insider Daniel Richtman revealed that Wolverine will be masked for about ten minutes of screen time. While some fans might still be disappointed by this limited appearance, it shouldn’t come as a huge shock, given the trailers we’ve seen. After all, ten minutes is better than nothing, right?
As Hugh Jackman once revealed,he nearly donned the iconic yellow superhero suit in 2013’sThe Wolverine. However, this costume appearance was ultimately relegated to an alternate ending, with the closest he got to wearing Logan’s classic attire being a brief look at it in a deleted scene. “We almost did it (the original yellow suit) inThe Wolverine,” Jackman recently recalled. “But from the moment I put it on here, I was like, ‘How did we never do this?’ It looked so right, it felt so right. I was like, ‘That’s him.'“Director James Mangold, who helmed bothLoganandThe Wolverine, has even shared his reasons for opposing the idea of Logan wearing the suit. Despite this, Jackman believes thatDeadpool & Wolverinepresents an opportunity to explore a new dimension of Wolverine through his unexpected partnership with the Merc with the Mouth, stating, “There are different sides of Wolverine we haven’t seen before in the movies. It was exciting for me… It’s great for Deadpool to have someone who will punch him in the face.”
