NO OSCAR FOR RYAN: Hugh Jackman pleads with Academy not to 'validate' 'Deadpool 3' co-star Ryan Reynolds
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Deadpool 3' is one of the most awaited movies for MCU fans. Fans are eager to see how Hugh Jackman's 'Wolverine' will do against Ryan Reynolds' 'Deadpool' However, it looks like Hugh Jackman sees his 'Deadpool' colleague as a competitor in real life as well.
The multi-talented Australian actor took to Twitter this morning to air some of his concerns for the coming year and yes, it has to do with the upcoming 'Deadpool 3'! Hugh Jackman is kicking off 2023 by begging the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences not to "validate" his 'Deadpool' co-star Ryan Reynolds with an Oscar nomination. Wondering if this is a hoax or another Hollywood feud? Read on to find out.
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In a recent Insagram video 'The Greatest Showman' actor was sitting in a sofa, addressing the viewer head-on, wearing a glum and grave expression. "Hey everybody," he begins. "It's 2023 and I really, really wanted to send out a positive message in the beginning of the year. But," he adds, rolling his eyes, "recent events have made that impossible."
“Don’t get me wrong, I loved Spirited, it’s a great movie, we had a blast and the entire family watched it. I love Will [Ferrell], I love Octavia [Spencer]. Obviously, I did The Greatest Showman with Benji [Pasek] and Justin [Paul], they’re incredible and I loved their music. And ‘Good Afternoon,’ by the way, the song ‘Good Afternoon’? I laughed the entire way through, it is absolutely brilliant. However, just heard the Academy have shortlisted ‘Good Afternoon’ in the best song category.”
"Now," Jackman said, "Ryan Reynolds getting a nomination in the best song category would make the next year of my life insufferable." Jackman pleaded, saying, "...I mean I have to spend a year with him shooting...Deadpool." He continued, "trust me it would be impossible, it would be a problem."
As Jackman is himself known for his work in musical theater. Recently, Jackman finished his run as Harold Hill on the Broadway revival of 'The Music Man.' Jackman also starred in the super-successful 2017 musical film 'The Greatest Showman.'
Jackman ended his video with this appeal, "please, please from the bottom of my heart, do not validate Ryan Reynolds in this way. Please."
'Deadpool 3' is scheduled to be released in November, 2024.