Deadpool strikes back! Ryan Reynolds tries to catch up with 'beast' Hugh Jackman's intense diet and training
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Marvel Studios is gearing up for 'Deadpool 3' after they green signaled the movie. The news of Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine has led fans into a frenzy. They are thrilled to see Ryan Reynolds and Jackman together. The duo shared the screen in 2009's 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'. As the filming of the movie is getting close, the actors are pushing themselves to get their action bodies back.
Reynolds, who is a good friend of Jackman, persuaded him to reprise his iconic role as Wolverine. Now the 'Logan' star has buckled up with his intense diet plans and vigorous training session. He is often seen sharing his 'Becoming Wolverine Again' routine on his social media. Reynolds, who plays 'Deadpool' in the movie, is seen trying to match up with the 'X-Men' star.
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The cameras haven't started rolling yet, but both actors have begun their action-packed training routine. It is not news that Jackman is making a comeback in 'Deadpool 3'. The 54-year actor has begun his heavy training session. Trying to keep up with him is the Reynolds who is also prepping for the sequel. Several weeks ago he posted a picture of him hitting the gym. He captioned it, "Keeping Up With The Jackmans."
Reynolds also revealed that he is trying to match up with Jackman, who he referred to as the "beast". He told ET Canada, "I'm trying… Hugh Jackman is a beast, you know? He's clearly obsessed with his own body. So, keeping up with someone who's that diligent is going to be challenging. But, yeah, it's been fun." To which, Jackman replied, "More like petrified. Have you seen you?"
.@VancityReynolds jokes about keeping up with @RealHughJackman's physique as they prepare for #Deadpool3: "He's clearly obsessed with his own body" 💪😂 -- watch his full interview with @morganhoffman here: https://t.co/Or0AeSpH8n pic.twitter.com/ANd2UV5R5E
— ET Canada (@ETCanada) April 17, 2023
A peek into Hugh Jackman's intensive training for 'Deadpool 3'
The 'X-men' star is pushing himself harder than ever as he is making a comeback as Wolverine at the age of 54. He recently shared a glimpse of his training session on Instagram. The video saw him running vigorously on a treadmill, while his trainer cheered him up. "Welcome to a new installment of becoming Wolverine again," he captioned the video.
In March 2023, the actor shared he is eating 8,000 calories a day to give his body the necessary things to get back in superhero shape. His intake includes two steaks, chicken burgers, and black bass. The actor revealed in January that it will take him six months of hardcore training to physically prepare for his return as Wolverine.
'Deadpool 3' is not anticipated to come out until at least November 2024.