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The emotional return of Wolverine: Hugh Jackman dons the iconic yellow and blue suit
A moment that moved grown men to tears
In a recent interview with HeyUGuys, executive producer Wendy Jacobson revealed an emotional moment on the set of the highly anticipated film “Deadpool & Wolverine.” According to Jacobson, adult men were “sobbing” during Hugh Jackman’s camera test, which marked the first time the beloved X-Men actor wore Wolverine’s iconic yellow and blue superhero suit from the comics. This moment has generated significant buzz for the upcoming Marvel tentpole, as Jackman never wore the comics-accurate costume during his previous 17-year stint playing Wolverine.
“It was one of the craziest things,” Jacobson said. “It was the camera test. It was before we started shooting. To see both of those guys, first of all, in costume together was just mind-blowing, but Hugh walking out in the yellow and blue, I mean, there were grown men, like, sobbing on set. So we knew it was a special, very special thing.”
The evolution of Wolverine’s look
Speaking to Variety for a cover story on “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Jackman reflected on the evolution of his character’s look. “Everyone was in black leather” when the first X-Men movie was coming together in 1999, he said, so “part of my brain was institutionalized that that’s the way it is,” referring to the original look of his onscreen Wolverine.
“As soon as I put [the yellow suit] on, I couldn’t believe I never had before,” he added. This sentiment was echoed by Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool. “I’ve never seen a crew reaction like that,” Reynolds said. “We barely talked about the suit in the early development because it was a no-brainer. You don’t do this character now unless he’s in the suit.”
The mastermind behind the suit
According to “Deadpool & Wolverine” director Shawn Levy, it was Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige who insisted that if Jackman were to return as Wolverine after 2017’s note-perfect “Logan,” then it would have to be in the yellow suit. Levy added: “We immediately responded, ‘Hell fucking yes.’”
Feige elaborated on the importance of the suit in an interview with Variety. “Hugh Jackman having never appeared in the character’s most iconic suit is like being Superman in 10 movies and never wearing the Superman costume,” Feige said. “It’s a testament to Wolverine that it didn’t necessarily matter; the character is more than the costume.”
“When I realized Hugh was in, I went from studio mode to ‘you know you gotta get in the yellow outfit, right?’” Feige added.
A new chapter for Wolverine
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is set to open in theaters nationwide on July 26 from Disney. The film promises to be a significant milestone not just for fans of the X-Men franchise but for superhero cinema as a whole. The emotional resonance of seeing Hugh Jackman in the iconic yellow and blue suit is a testament to the enduring power of these characters and their stories.
For those eager to catch a glimpse of this historic moment, you can watch the trailer and find more information about the film here.
As we await the film’s release, one can’t help but reflect on the journey of Wolverine and the impact of Hugh Jackman’s portrayal. The yellow and blue suit is more than just a costume; it symbolizes the culmination of years of storytelling and the deep connection fans have with this character. The emotional reactions on set are a testament to the power of cinema to move and inspire, reminding us why we love these stories in the first place.
