Ryan Reynolds recently shared a lighthearted perspective in an interview, humorously suggesting that Wolverine, a character from the X-Men franchise, could have been designed as a honey badger. This playful comment comes as Reynolds takes on the role of narrator and executive producer for Underdogs, a fascinating new show on Nat Geo that dives into the often-overlooked species at the bottom of the food chain, bringing to light various underappreciated animals that play crucial roles in their ecosystems.
Ryan Reynolds Proposes Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Transformation into a Honey Badger
In a humorous exchange during an interview with IGN, Reynolds remarked that the creative team at Marvel could have easily chosen a honey badger as a character inspiration for Wolverine. He pointed out that while they did capture the essence of the weasel family—since the wolverine is indeed one of the largest members of that family—he believes a honey badger would have made a fitting alternative for one of the main X-Men. “Honey badgers are known for their incredible resilience,” Reynolds elaborated. “No matter the damage inflicted upon them, they keep getting back up, making them truly formidable creatures in the animal kingdom.”
The actor, known for his role as Deadpool, expressed a desire to see his co-star, Hugh Jackman, take on the persona of a honey badger instead of continuing with his iconic Wolverine character. “While I don’t have control over the narrative direction Marvel chooses to take,” he quipped, “I wouldn’t mind seeing Hugh switch it up and fully embrace the honey badger vibe for his next appearance.” This playful suggestion highlights Reynolds’ humorous take on character evolution within the cinematic universe.
While narrating Underdogs, Reynolds also included a witty jab directed at Jackman. As a wolverine appears on-screen, he jokingly notes that the name derives from an “outdated Canadian term” that translates to “boring millionaire.” When asked if Jackman had reacted to this particular moment in the show, Reynolds cleverly sidestepped the question without divulging any details, keeping the playful banter alive.
The character of Wolverine was co-created by writer Len Wein and Marvel’s art director John Romita Sr., making his first comic book cameo in The Incredible Hulk #180 and his full debut in The Incredible Hulk #181 back in 1974. Hugh Jackman first brought the iconic character to life in the year 2000 with the film X-Men, forever changing the landscape of superhero cinema.
This article was originally reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype.
