Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in July 2024.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM
Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM
Hugh Jackmanis giving the boyband dance sequence featured in his 2024 blockbuster a new twist!
The actor, 56, was taking a moment to reflect onDeadpool & Wolverineduring the opening night of hisFrom New York, With Loveconcert series at Radio City Music Hall on Friday, Jan. 24, when he detailed his “one little gripe” about the film.
“It was an incredible movie, I did it with two of my closest friends,Ryan ReynoldsandShawn Levy, the director. And listen, everything about it was kind of perfect. The experience, well, almost perfect. I had one little gripe, sorry Ryan to bring it up,” Jackman said of his friend andDeadpool & Wolverinecostarwho was in attendance.
“Ryan and Shawn were writers on the movie and the opening of the movie had this dance sequence, I don’t know if you saw it. It had the character of Deadpool dancing to an *NSYNC song,” Jackman added, referring to the film’s opening “Bye Bye Bye” scene.
Jackman explained that he didn’t “have to be in every frame of the movie,” but still joked it was “weird” he and Reynolds, 48, were together for most of it “except for the dance sequence.”
“I mean, that’s one area where I kind of — I just have a little bit of experience,” he said.
Hugh Jackman, pictured, at Radio City Music Hall on Jan. 24.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
While Jackman didn’t get the chance to let Wolverine tear up some moves on screen, he told his audience that he wanted to “have a little go” at it just for fans.
With a jump rope in his hands, Jackman then presented what the pair called “the dance that got away,” a fast-paced choreographed jump rope routine, which he wrapped with a mini Wolverine-style celebration.
And when it was all done, the actor even gave Lewis a surprise of her own, an on-stage moment with a couple of Radio City Rockettes.
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Hugh Jackman, pictured, jumping rope on Jan. 24.Kevin Mazur/Getty
As previously reported, Jackman’s show was packed with a cameo from his palRyan Reynoldsand performances from multiple of Jackman’s career highlights includingThe Greatest Showman,The Music ManandLes Misérables. He even sang a couple of hits perfect for the occasion such as “That’s Life,” and “New York, New York.”
At the end of the show, Jackman shared some touching words with his audience, following what marked his first new concert offering in five years.
“I said thank you at the beginning and I’m going to say it again. You all chose to be here with us on our first night at Radio City,” he said, visibly holding back tears. “I hosted the Tonys here 22 years ago, and my dream was to perform here. Thank you for being here.”
Jackman will be sharing hisFrom New York, With Loveshows 23 more times over the course of the year,with ticketson sale now.
source: people.com
