With Deadpool 3 on the horizon, Hugh Jackman saw fit to send Ryan Reynolds a hilarious birthday video with a Wolverine quote. Canadian-American actor, Reynolds, turned 46 on October 23, 2022, and has received a slew of birthday wishes. He is best known for starring as Wade Wilson (a.k.a. Deadpool) in Deadpool and Deadpool 2. The first two Deadpool films were distributed by 20th Century Fox, however, Disney's acquisition of the studio means that Disney now has the rights to Deadpool and the X-Men. As a result, Deadpool 3, which will premiere on November 8, 2024, will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).Not only is Deadpool 3 taking place in the MCU, but it has been confirmed that Jackman will appear in the film as Wolverine. Jackman portrayed Wolverine in 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series from 2000 to 2017. After starring in Logan in 2017, Jackman retired from the role and was quite adamant he wouldn't return as Wolverine. However, in September 2022 he nonchalantly unretired from the role, announcing the news in a short, humorous video with Reynolds. In light of the recent news, Jackman sent a very Wolverine-themed birthday wish to Reynolds.Related: Jackman's Return Makes The MCU's Best Wolverine Possible (It's Not Him!)

Jackman took to Twitter to share a birthday message to his Deadpool 3 co-star. In the video, Jackman can be seen holding a cupcake with a lit candle and humming the tune of the "Happy Birthday" song. He's also seen sitting in front of portraits of Reynolds that Reynolds gifted Jackman on one of his recent birthdays. After humming the song he addresses Reynolds and gives him a reminder which also happens to be one of Wolverine's most iconic quotes from Marvel Comics, “I’m the best there is at what I do. But what I do isn’t very nice." Check out the video along with Reynold's cheeky response, above.

Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Being in Deadpool 3 Is a Big Deal

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The funny birthday message is just another reminder of the actors' impending appearance on screen together. Meanwhile, the emphasis on Jackman's return in Deadpool 3 is warranted considering that it was a massive surprise to everyone. While many fans had hoped for a Deadpool and Wolverine film with Reynolds and Jackman, it seemed hopeless after Jackman retired. Additionally, with Wolverine now officially in the MCU, the possibilities are endless. Many long-held hopes for his character could potentially come true, such as him donning his comic book-accurate yellow suit or even joining the Avengers.

While Jackman's initial portrayal of Wolverine was iconic, it can't be denied that there were limitations as a result of 20th Century Fox owning the rights to his character. He was forced to be in a very self-contained X-Men series that didn't have a proper Deadpool and didn't cross over into the wider MCU at all. Hence, his appearance in Deadpool 3 is a big deal as it opens up many possibilities and could remedy any shortcomings with his initial portrayal and storyline. Deadpool 3 may also be R-rated, with violence and humour that will do justice to their comic book counterparts. Not to mention, Reynolds' and Jackman's chemistry is incredible—as evidenced by their constant banter both online and in-person—and their upcoming appearance together in the MCU is sure to capitalize on it.

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