Have you ever been curious about what it would look like if silver screen charisma had a face-off? This is going to be an exciting one because the upcoming Deadpool 3 flick promises a feast of fandom greatness. How? Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman seem to be paying homage to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man in the highly anticipated Deadpool vs. Wolverine fight scene.
The nostalgic nod to our beloved web-slinger is not only a treat for eagle-eyed viewers, but also a masterstroke of intertextual brilliance that unites strands from our favorite superhero universes. Marvel’s squabbling pair is back at it: The trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine was just released, and it features Jackman’s Wolverine and Reynolds’ Deadpool acting out their respective roles.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine
If you are not familiar with comic books, Spider-Man and Deadpool have one of the most intriguing relationships—and not just because of their obvious parallels. The two have a puzzling friendship that has its ups and downs. The two characters are vastly dissimilar, but they share a sense of humor and style.
Ryan Reynolds & Hugh Jackman’s Ode to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man
You might remember that in the 2002 Spider-Man flick, Tobey Maguire’s titular character fights Joe Manganiello’s Flash Thompson, the school bully, after Peter Parker finds out he had gained new powers from a spider bite.
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Having said that, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe were pleasantly surprised when the Deadpool 3 trailer revealed a highly anticipated fight scene between the Merc with a Mouth and Wolverine. But what grabbed the attention of eagle-eyed viewers was the subtle nod to Maguire’s portrayal of Spider-Man.
Tobey Maguire
Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man
Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool, and Hugh Jackman, who returns as Wolverine, engage in a brutal and intense fight scene in the trailer. Amidst the punches and kicks, however, Reynolds’ Deadpool playfully alludes to Maguire’s classic Spider-Man fight scene in the school canteen. A fight scene between Maguire’s Peter Parker and Thompson (Joe Manganiello) following a spider bite is reminiscent of Deadpool dodging a blow from Wolverine.
Well, his subtle homage to Maguire’s Spider-Man didn’t go unnoticed by fans, who took to X to share their excitement and appreciation for the nod to the much-loved superhero.
Let’s read what fans have to say:
'Spider-Man' — 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
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