Deadpool 3: Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine

Ryan Reynolds sent the internet into a frenzy when he revealed Hugh Jackman would return as Wolverine in the next Deadpool film.

The Canadian actor has been open about his desire for the adamantium-clawed anti-hero to join his foul-mouthed mercenary on-screen.

Previous films have made references to Wolverine - with Jackman making a post-credit cameo in Deadpool 2.