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Ryan Reynolds Celebrates Hugh Jackman’s 56th Birthday with Heartfelt Deadpool-Themed Tribute: “Let’s Do This ‘Til We’re 90”
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Ryan Reynolds took to Instagram on Saturday to celebrate Hugh Jackman’s 56th birthday with a heartfelt tribute filled with humor and plenty of Deadpool & Wolverine vibes. Sharing a gallery of photos spanning their long friendship and working relationship, Reynolds made sure the message had both emotional warmth and the playful tone fans have come to expect from the duo.
“I hope we get to do this ’til we’re 90. Happy Birthday, @thehughjackman,” Reynolds wrote in the caption. “A lot of years. A lot of adventures.” This line cleverly nodded to their mutual Deadpool franchise, where Reynolds’ character Deadpool often jokes about Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine well into his old age. In Deadpool & Wolverine, which was released earlier this year, Deadpool sarcastically quips that Disney will keep Jackman in the role until he’s 90, poking fun at the trend of nostalgia-heavy casting in major franchises.
The 16 photos shared by Reynolds featured moments from the set of Deadpool & Wolverine, this summer’s San Diego Comic-Con where they promoted the film, glamorous red-carpet appearances, and even casual shots at Wrexham A.F.C.’s Racecourse Ground — the soccer club that Reynolds co-owns with fellow actor Rob McElhenney. The friendship between Reynolds and Jackman shines through in these snapshots, with the pair’s chemistry both on and off the screen being a key part of their collaboration.
As if the Instagram post wasn’t enough, Reynolds added an Instagram story with another birthday wish, calling Jackman “the one and only Greatest Showman,” a reference to Jackman’s starring role in the popular 2017 musical film The Greatest Showman. This lighthearted nod to Jackman’s wide-ranging talents further underscored the genuine bond between the two stars.
Reynolds and Jackman’s on-screen history dates back to 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine, where Reynolds first appeared as Wade Wilson/Deadpool. While the film was widely panned, especially for its treatment of Deadpool, it marked the beginning of a professional relationship that has endured through many projects. In 2018’s Deadpool 2, Reynolds and Jackman revisited their X-Men Origins dynamic with a humorous time-travel sequence, teasing fans about the possibility of a proper team-up in the future.
This year’s Deadpool & Wolverine, directed by Shawn Levy, finally brought that full team-up to life, uniting Deadpool and Wolverine for a raucous and action-packed adventure. The film was highly anticipated by Marvel fans and marked Jackman’s return to the role of Wolverine after his 2017 swan song in Logan. The success of their partnership on screen has led to talks of future collaborations between the two, with Reynolds teasing fans about potential projects that could see them working together again in the future.
Off-screen, their friendship continues to flourish. The two actors are often spotted attending events together, like last year’s NFL game with Taylor Swift, and regularly pop up in each other’s social media posts. They’ve even appeared in marketing for one another’s business ventures — a testament to how intertwined their professional and personal lives have become. Just this past week, Jackman shared a promo for his upcoming music tour, and naturally, Reynolds made a surprise appearance in the video despite not being involved in the project.
In addition to their successful collaboration within the Deadpool franchise, the two stars have other ideas for future joint projects. Reynolds hinted at a desire to team up with Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in a future film, and Jackman seemed all for it, saying, “He’s young. We could pile on him and abuse him. You know, just yell at him.” The prospect of a Reynolds-Jackman-Holland trio is sure to get fans excited, especially given the humorous, meta style of their previous work together.
Outside of Marvel, the pair is actively brainstorming other ideas. Reynolds revealed to Entertainment Weekly earlier this summer that they’re exploring another collaboration. “We have one we’re looking to do soon,” Reynolds said, adding that their partnership works so well because they genuinely root for each other. “I’m always rooting for Hugh to score and win. I also know the infinite nuance of his heart and his mind and who he is. I can say firsthand that he’s a person who’s not just worth rooting for, he’s somebody who’s impossible to not root for.”
As Reynolds and Jackman continue to rack up both “years” and “adventures” together, fans can expect more of their signature camaraderie, both on and off-screen. Whether it’s another Deadpool outing or an entirely new project, this dynamic duo seems poised to keep entertaining audiences for years to come — and maybe even until they’re 90, just like Reynolds jokes.
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