Overview
- A short video screened at Disney's D23 shows Hugh Jackman addressing Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and saying he would "love to join" Avengers: Doomsday while appearing to be prompted by Ryan Reynolds.
- Ryan Reynolds amplified the gag by posting the clip to his Instagram with a caption calling it a "hostage video," turning the bit into a viral promo moment.
- The exchange plays as a comedic tease in which Reynolds appears to direct Jackman rather than as a formal casting announcement from Marvel or the film's creatives.
- Fans and outlets quickly renewed speculation that Wolverine and Deadpool could appear in the December 18 release, a reaction that could shape public expectations during the movie's promotional run.
- Avengers: Doomsday remains an ensemble project promoted at D23 with a large cast and standard Marvel protocols mean any official additions will come from formal studio announcements rather than celebrity social posts.