After teasing the possibility of a second appearance of Deadpool with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds has again wrought the fares of Marvel fans. Deadpool & Wolverine’s success in 2024 had given rise to the idea of seeing the actors reuniting in some future comic book property, and with that very success came a new message shared during D23 which stoked the flames of speculation once again.
The latest buzz started with the appearance of Hugh Jackman in a special video message during the event. The clip was aimed at Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, and made headlines immediately due to the light-hearted tone of Jackman’s suggestion that he might have a role in the growing Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ryan Reynolds later posted the video on social media, and added his signature humor to the moment.
The post was captioned by Reynolds as, “If this seems like a hostage video, it’s a hostage video. @thehughjackman D23.” The comment was significant as soon as fans saw it, as they are used to the actor’s irreverent attitude towards promoting his persona, Deadpool. He’s also been a master at making it hard to tell jokes from announcements, making it hard to distinguish whether he’s joking or not when he shows up at Marvel events.
What about the video? “In the message he said, ‘I just wanted to check in totally unprompted, just wondering if you might need some help rounding out the cast,'” Jackman said. The comment was made in a light-hearted manner, but fans were quick to think that it might be a hint that Wolverine and Deadpool could make a cameo in another bigger movie in the MCU.
The prospect has gained added significance that Avengers: Doomsday is expected to assemble a big batch of Marvel characters. The film will be a mix of characters and teams from across the franchise, and there will be ample opportunities for some surprise appearances. The possibility of Wolverine and Deadpool being part of the bigger Marvel Universe has naturally sparked a number of speculations from fans.
But, as yet there is no official word on whether or not Ryan Reynolds will show up as Deadpool in Avengers: Doomsday. It isn’t a formal casting announcement, but it’s a sign, a joke and a speculation that the two characters will return together in the movie.
This is what makes Reynolds’ involvement so fun to watch, too. The actor has been known to pepper his Deadpool remarks with humor and misdirection making it difficult for viewers to see if he’s being serious or a joke. His most recent encounter with Jackman was the same, and continues to leave a lot of questions for fans to ponder without any clear-cut answers.
It’s understandable that this is exciting given the tremendous success of Deadpool & Wolverine. The film was released in 2024 and featured Reynolds’ Wade Wilson and Jackman’s Wolverine together for the first time in years. The tandem combination made for a big hit at the box office and is the highest grossing R-rated movie ever. It also graced the biggest box-office performances of 2024, proves the characters’ marketability and the popularity of a scene featuring both Reynolds and Jackman.
There was a chemistry between the two actors that was a big part of the film’s charm. Reynolds’ brash, fourth-wall-breaking “Deadpool” was purposefully pitted against Jackman’s more serious and emotionally charged “Wolverine. They were opposites, which made for an interesting action-comedy movie and a tribute to the history of the two characters.
Their collaboration has been successful, and it was only natural that they started wondering if Marvel would ever team up for another project again. The two actors have not announced a new Deadpool and Wolverine film, but fans are still excited about it. But the most recent D23 moment has only further fueled those conversations.
In Reynolds’ case, though, coming back to the role as Deadpool will be another chance for him to develop one of his most iconic screen characters. He has established himself in the role as a man known for his unique sense of humor, sarcasm and way of writing a superhero story. His role in the franchise goes beyond just his starring role, as he has also been actively shaping the creative direction of the franchise.
The rumours surrounding the wider Marvel universe only make it more interesting. Avengers: Doomsday will see an influx of characters from throughout the MCU and major story events of several beloved superhero teams. It’s being directed by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo and will be released on December 18, 2026.
It will also star Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom, an entire change from his role as Tony Stark. It’s believed that a massive cast of heroes will appear in the story, including those from the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men. Being a rather large cast, fans have been wondering about other characters that might show up at the last minute.
