Was That Really Hugh Jackman? Unveiling the Surprise Behind ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’s Short Wolverine Cameo
In the film Deadpool & Wolverine, one of the highlights involves various cameos by Wolverine variants. These variants are essentially the same character but from different universes, often with unique names and appearances.
One standout variant was portrayed by Henry Cavill, affectionately dubbed ‘The Cavillrine’. He was already a fan favorite for the role and his performance didn’t disappoint. But there’s another variant that caught our attention for different reasons: the Short King Wolverine.
As Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds, journeys through the multiverse seeking a Wolverine to save his universe, he encounters several unique versions of the character previously unexplored in the X-Men series. These include an Old Man Logan, a gambling alter-ego called Patch in a classic white tuxedo, a crucified Wolverine, and notably, the Short King Wolverine.
The intriguing part about the Short King Wolverine is how they achieved his comic book-accurate height of 5 feet 3 inches, especially when Hugh Jackman stands much taller at 6 feet 2 inches. It turns out, Jackman didn’t shrink, nor was his entire body CGI’d for this appearance. Instead, they used a real actor, Luke Bennett, who stands 4 feet 11 inches tall, and CGI was cleverly employed just to superimpose Jackman’s face onto Bennett’s body. This choice provided a seamless blend that portrayed Wolverine’s stature perfectly on screen.
Curiously, Bennett was not credited for his role, which seems odd given his past work in productions like The Witcher: Season 3, Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, and The Northman. It’s a bit of a mystery why he was left out of the credits, but thankfully, sharp-eyed netizens spotted his involvement.
The discovery has thrilled many of us. Bennett’s exact match to the comic book Wolverine not only in looks but also in height has led some to suggest that he could be a potential successor to Jackman. His acting chops seem up to par as well.
Fans were initially baffled, unable to believe that the Short King Wolverine wasn’t just a digitally altered Hugh Jackman. Some sharp-eyed viewers noted a slight oddity with Jackman’s CGI face, but this didn’t take away from the overall authenticity of the portrayal.
Deadpool & Wolverine is still playing in theaters as of today, August 18, 2024, and it continues to surprise us with its clever use of technology and casting. Who knew that beneath Jackman’s CGI face was a completely different actor, bringing to life one of the most accurate depictions of Wolverine yet?
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