Zac Efron On Wolverine Rumors After Hugh Jackman’s ‘Deadpool 3’ Return

Zac Efron responded to Wolverine casting rumors following the information that Hugh Jackman would play him once more in Deadpool 3.

Final week, followers obtained some long-awaited information concerning Deadpool 3. The sequel, which is able to now formally happen throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe is not going to solely see the return of Ryan Reynolds because the titular Merc with a Mouth, but in addition Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, making this his first look since his acclaimed movie Logan, which was initially the character’s swan tune. Earlier than Jackman’s return was confirmed, different actors had been usually rumored to take over because the MCU’s new Logan, together with Zac Efron.

Zac Efron, who was a co-star to Hugh Jackman within the 2017 musical movie The Biggest Showman, was on The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon, during which he was interviewed about his new Apple TV+ movie, The Biggest Beer Run Ever. In the course of the dialog, he was requested about Marvel Studios’ intentions to forged “a Zac Efron kind” in an upcoming mission, to which he responded:

“Actually? Wow, they might simply name me.”

With regards to casting rumors for the MCU’s new model of Wolverine if Hugh Jackman had been to actually retire the claws after Deadpool 3, Zac Efron stated this in respect to his The Biggest Showman co-star:

“I feel Hugh’s nonetheless doing that fairly effectively, I obtained to offer it to him. I assume I had my foot within the door on that one, I ought to go speak to him.”

Zac Efron usually finds himself as a well-liked candidate amongst followers to satisfy the function of sure characters which have but to obtain their official introduction into the MCU. Whereas Wolverine has been introduced up, characters comparable to The Human Torch within the Improbable 4 have additionally been thrown on the market by followers. Whether or not Hugh Jackman’s return in Deadpool 3 is a sign that the unique Fox X-Males will probably be totally applied into the MCU stays to be seen.

Right here’s the official synopsis for Deadpool 2:

After surviving a close to deadly bovine assault, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to satisfy his dream of changing into Mayberry’s hottest bartender whereas additionally studying to deal with his misplaced sense of style. Looking out to regain his spice for all times, in addition to a flux capacitor, Wade should battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys all over the world to find the significance of household, friendship, and taste – discovering a brand new style for journey and incomes the coveted espresso mug title of World’s Finest Lover.

Directed by David Leitch from a script written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick & Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool 2 stars Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison, Zazie Beetz, T.J. Miller, Brianna Hildebrand, and Jack Kesy.

Deadpool 2 is now obtainable on 4K Extremely HD, Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital HD. In the meantime, Deadpool 3 is ready to hit theaters in 2024. Keep tuned for all the most recent information concerning the upcoming sequel, in addition to what Hugh Jackman’s function as Wolverine will deliver, and any potential information concerning Zac Efron’s potential future in movie franchises, and remember to subscribe to Heroic Hollywood’s YouTube channel for extra video content material.

Supply: The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon