Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have jokingly announced a new title for their highly anticipated film, ditching Deadpool & Wolverine for the more unconventional Absolutely Wolvie.
The news broke when Reynolds took to his Instagram account to share a hilarious exchange between himself, Jackman, and Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige.
Alongside a video, the IF actor penned, “Yesterday Hugh and I had one of our many difficult morning conversations while I supervised his makeup application. He expressed interest in changing the title of our film from “Deadpool & Wolverine” to something “snappier.”
“I asked what this new title might be. He didn’t answer. Instead, he slowly slid a piece of folded toilet paper across the floor with his bare foot. I carefully unfolded the toilet paper and read two simple words: “ABSOLUTELY WOLVIE”, Reynolds added.
According Reynolds, he instantly got in touch with Marvel Studios' Anaheim office, where he had a brief exchange with Mr. Kevin Feige, a high-ranking executive.
Reynolds presented the new title, but Feige was less than enthused about the proposal, reportedly telling Reynolds that a title change at this stage would be "impossible" and would require a "melon-baller lobotomy".
However, Reynolds claims he heard only encouragement and support from Feige and Marvel.
“So here we are @slevydirect and I will not let @thehughjackman fuck this up for himself. We gotcha boo,” he added in the caption.
Reynolds concluded with, “#AbsolutelyWolvie in theaters everywhere, July 26th.”
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, and the hilarious title change has only added to the excitement.
