Summary
Deadpool & Wolverinecan bring a major aspect ofLoganinto theMarvel Cinematic Universe, repeating an emotional X-Men movie milestone years later.Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine was a major surprise. After years of being pestered by his friend about coming back to the role, Jackman agreed to return and be one of the leads ofthe anticipatedDeadpool & Wolverinealongside Ryan Reynolds as the Merc With a Mouth. That decision is paying off in a big way for the actor and fans.
Deadpool & Wolverineis already breaking records months before it releases in theaters, with the most viewed movie trailer within 24 hours, the best first-day ticket sales in the Deadpool franchise — and 2024 — and more. The movie also marks many firsts for Jackman, which could have contributed to his decision to return. Jackman’s Wolverine will make his MCU debut, with the actor wearing Wolverine’s yellow and blue costume for the first time. Amid some exciting firsts, there is an aspect of 2017’sLoganthatDeadpool & Wolverine’s rumored cameoscould help be repeated.
Logan: Where Are All The X-Men?
Logan takes place in a near future where mutants are all but extinct. So, what happened to all the other X-Men who used to fight alongside Wolverine?
Deadpool & Wolverine Could End Logan And Charles Xavier’s Journeys Together…Again
Logan Featured The Duo’s Close Bond
One of the most emotional components ofLoganwas the fact that Jackman’s Wolverine was taking care of an elderly Charles Xavier as Professor X grasped with dementia and the loss of control over his powers. It was heartbreaking to see Charles in such a position, but also heartwarming to see Wolverine take care of the Professor after all he had done for him.Logansaw both characters die,seemingly serving as the final time Jackman and Patrick Stewart played their X-Men roles.
However, that did not turn out to be the case. Stewart returned as a variant of Charles Xavier in the MCU’sDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Jackman leadsDeadpool & Wolverinewith Ryan Reynolds. Given how there are many secret cameos reserved for whenDeadpool & Wolverinereaches the big screen, Stewart’s Professor X emerges as one of the most likely of them. SinceJackman is too old to be the MCU’s Wolverine, the actor could now finally retire from the role withDeadpool & Wolverine,and Stewart appearing could repeat their previous retirement move fromLogan.
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Why Professor X Makes Sense For Deadpool & Wolverine
Charles Xavier Connects To The Movie’s Villain
Charles Xavier is the twin brother of the movie’s villain, Emma Corrin’s Cassandra Nova, making his appearance more likely. Adding to that, Stewart has teased his appearance as Professor X in the MCU movie. Speaking to theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, Stewart was asked about appearing inDeadpool & Wolverine, saying, “It has come up, there’s been a process.” Previously, he had also teased aDeadpool & Wolverinereturn toComicbook.com, saying, “I’ve been told to stand by. I know nothing more than that, honest.” Charles Xavier’s possible role inDeadpool & Wolverinecould repeatLogan’s major X-Men retirement milestone.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Cast
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
Logan
Logan is set in a near future where an aging Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, takes care of a frail Professor Xavier, portrayed by Patrick Stewart, at a secluded location near the Mexican border. Their secluded existence is disrupted by the arrival of a young mutant, pursued by malevolent forces.
