Mumbai, Aug 5 (IANS): The superhero movie 'Deadpool & Wolverine' is currently a sensation at the box office, on track to become the highest-grossing R-rated film. Amid this success, actor Hugh Jackman is reflecting on the moment Ryan Reynolds approached him to return to his iconic role as Wolverine.

Hugh Jackman recently shared a throwback image on Instagram of himself in conversation with Ryan Reynolds.

In the picture, Jackman is seen holding his fist near Reynolds’ face.

Jackman captioned the photo: “This photo was taken on September 4, 2022. There were maybe 7 or 8 people in the world who knew @vancityreynolds and I were about to shoot a little something to announce that #deadpoolandwolverine were joining the MCU. Becoming Wolverine Again was born.”

The actor added: “It’s one of the most important moments of my life. I think at that very moment Ryan literally asked me if I was sure. I was! I am! So we shot this with @slevydirect and @maximumeffort and held our collective breath that it didn’t leak. To all of our surprise, it didn’t. Now playing in theatres worldwide. @grd212a @marvelstudios.”

'Deadpool and Wolverine' are frenemies in the Marvel Universe, known for their extraordinary healing powers. In one comic book, ‘Uncanny X-Men’, Wolverine even regenerates from a drop of blood.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ features many guest appearances, including Jennifer Garner, Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, and Ryan’s wife, Blake Lively.

The film has grossed $824 million globally and is currently playing in theatres.

The film has surpassed the entire theatrical runs of 2016’s ‘Deadpool’ ($783 million) and ‘Deadpool 2’ ($786 million).

It is currently the third-biggest R-rated movie in history, after ‘Joker’ ($1.07 billion) and ‘Oppenheimer’ ($975 million).

The film has revitalised Marvel after the studio experienced a series of box office and OTT disappointments.