Hugh Jackman says it was 'important' to him that 'Deadpool 3' didn't cheapen 'Logan's' ending

When Hugh Jackman announced his return as Wolverine for 'Deadpool 3', it came as a surprise to fans after the 2017 film 'Logan' was aggressively marketed as Jackman's final performance as a Marvel superhero. But while some might have feared it would cheapen the conclusive ending to James Mangold's film, Jackman made sure the finale of his most iconic role would remain intact.

"It's all down to this device they have in the Marvel world to get around on time," Jackman said in a recent interview with Jess Cagle and Julia Cunningham for their SiriusXM radio show (via Variety) . "Now we can go back because, you know, it's science. So I don't have to worry about the 'Logan' timeline, which was important to me. And I'm probably thinking of the fans too.”

While Jackman didn't elaborate further, his response indicates that he'll likely be playing either a younger version of the character from a point seen earlier in the Fox "X-Men" films, or a version of the character's alternate reality from a completely different timeline. "Deadpool 3" (which would go into production in May) will see Jackman team up with Ryan Reynolds as the titular hero after the two co-starred in 2009's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."

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Since then, Reynolds has starred in two "Deadpool" movies, which brought the character closer to the version seen in Marvel Comics and proved to be box office hits. The third “Deadpool” movie, the first since Disney acquired Fox, will bring the character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe; given that the anti-hero is famous for his ability to break the fourth wall, we can expect the movie to poke fun at both the franchise's convoluted continuity and Jackman's previous "retirement." of his role.

In a video released in September after Jackman announced his return, Reynolds confirmed that the events of "Logan" would not be changed by the film, noting that the film is a sequel set in the far future: " 'Logan' takes place in the year 2029. Totally separate thing. Logan died in 'Logan.' Without touching that."

Mangold, who is directing the upcoming fifth “Indiana Jones” movie, also reassured fans by tweeting that “Logan” will still be able to hold his own.

"Oh my God! Everybody relax," Mangold. "'Logan' will always be there. Multiverse or prequel, time warp or wormhole, canon or non-canon or even unwarranted, I can't wait to see what madness my dear friends Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman cook up!"

"Deadpool 3" is set to hit theaters on November 8, 2024. Watch a clip of Jackman's interview with SiriusXM below.

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