“I Was Promised a Car Chase”: Ryan Reynolds Surprises Deadpool & Wolverine Co-star Hugh Jackman at Concert with Director Shawn Levy

The friendship between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, who co-starred in Deadpool & Wolverine, is truly remarkable. Their bond has grown stronger over the years, highlighted by Reynolds’ recent surprise appearance at Jackman’s concert held at Radio City Music Hall. This event was a celebration of Jackman’s illustrious career in musical theater, featuring memorable performances from hits like The Boy From Oz, Les Misérables, and The Greatest Showman.

Not only did Reynolds join fellow director Shawn Levy at the concert, but he also participated directly by taking the microphone during the interactive “Hugh & A”segment. There, he expressed heartfelt admiration for Jackman, reflecting on their early days together on the set of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. As reported by People, Reynolds reminisced:

“This was the first major movie star I ever worked with, 16 or 17 years ago on X-Men Origins: Wolverine. And I was young still. I was impressionable. I was expecting going to this movie set with this guy right here, and I didn’t know, I really didn’t know what was gonna happen.[…] But what I saw was just about the best thing anyone could possibly experience if you’re working your way up in the industry.”

“I saw a movie star, a capital M movie star. I saw this gentleman right here walk around that set, and just like here, he knew every single person’s name, even though he was making them up half the time. He showed a kind of courtesy and gentleness and curiosity, and he put value into every single crew member that we were working with.”

Beyond his heartfelt comments at the event, Reynolds shared an Instagram story where he posted a picture with Jackman, commenting, “this fella puts on a show”(as noted by Deadline).He humorously remarked on Jackman’s performance skills, indicating his initial surprise at Jackman’s ability to both sing and dance: “I knew he could stab and grunt.” Reynolds described the concert as an “immersive retrospective and jamboree of feeling, giggles, and joy—not one dry eye in the house.”However, maintaining his usual playful demeanor, Reynolds humorously rated the show “4.9 stars out of 5 because I was told there’d be a car chase.”

The Significance of Ryan Reynolds’ Praise for Hugh Jackman

The camaraderie between Reynolds and Jackman extends over two decades, enhancing their chemistry both on-screen and off. Reynolds’ attendance at Jackman’s concert underscores the strong foundation of their friendship. It is especially touching to note how Jackman served as a source of comfort for Reynolds early in his career, illustrating why both actors are so enthusiastic about collaborating together. Following X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Deadpool & Wolverine, they are set to star in director Levy’s upcoming project, Boy Band.

Furthermore, Reynolds hinted at the possibility of their return to the MCU in future projects. He previously shared that although he has “some pitches and ideas, ”none focus solely on Deadpool. However, he expressed a clear desire for Deadpool and Wolverine to continually be paired in some capacity.

Reflections on Ryan Reynolds’ Concert Appearance

Despite the tumultuous beginnings of Deadpool and Wolverine in their cinematic journeys, the off-screen relationship between Reynolds and Jackman has flourished into a legendary friendship adored by fans. Reynolds’ impromptu concert appearance not only highlights their mutual support but also builds anticipation for their next on-screen collaboration within the MCU.

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