As a seasoned gamer and avid movie buff with a particular fondness for superhero films, I must say that the latest Deadpool & Wolverine flick has truly outdone itself in the Easter egg department. The reference to Hugh Jackman’s role in Les Misérables hidden within the skull of the Wolverine variant from Logan is nothing short of ingenious! It’s these intricate details that make the experience all the more rewarding for those with a keen eye and an appreciation for pop culture trivia.
In true style for a superhero film brimming with nods and hidden gems, the movie “Deadpool & Wolverine” is teeming with subtle details. Some are quite obvious, but with its abundance of fresh and recurring characters, monsters, and settings, it’s simple to overlook some of the more cunning secrets cleverly tucked away within the film. A sharp-eyed viewer named @WolverSteve on Twitter has now discovered what may very well be the most intricate and masterfully camouflaged reference in “Deadpool & Wolverine” – and it’s a nod to Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine, and his role in the 2012 musical “Les Misérables.
Did anyone else notice the number “24601” on the roof of Logan’s mouth in the skull image? It’s a remarkable detail! This number is associated with Jean Valjean, a character played by Hugh Jackman in the 2012 movie adaptation of Les Misérables. Interestingly, this same number appeared in Deadpool’s doodled map in the 2018 film, Deadpool 2.
— WolverSteve 💛💙 (@WolverSteve) September 8, 2024
It’s noted that the Wolverine version from “Logan” in 2017 has a hidden number, 24601, in its skull. This is the same number assigned to Hugh Jackman’s character Jean Valjean in “Les Misérables.” You might have missed it, but during the action-packed opening credits of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” when Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) battles Time Variance Authority agents and flings the skull onto the screen, this number becomes visible for a quick second.
As a gamer, I was thrilled to find this hidden gem in the game, and it wasn’t long before director Shawn Levy confirmed it! He exclaimed, “Who would spot that first?”, expressing his delight at someone noticing it. He even saluted @WolverSteve for discovering it on Twitter.
The Deadpool franchise has paid homage to Les Misérables before
As a gamer putting on my movie buff hat, I can say that the live-action pairing of Deadpool and Wolverine didn’t truly shine until the 2024 movie, but their on-screen chemistry goes way back – just like Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds. Ever since their unforgettable superhero characters squared off in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” there’s been a friendly rivalry between them that’s more playful than serious. So, it won’t surprise you to learn that the “Deadpool & Wolverine” opening scene wasn’t the first time Ryan pulled a “Les Misérables”-inspired prank on Jackman.
In the movie Deadpool 2, Deadpool presents a charmingly hand-drawn map detailing a character who resembles Wolverine, sporting his distinctive haircut and claws. Instead of directly naming this character, Deadpool assigns him the number 24601, which is reminiscent of Jean Valjean from Les Misérables. The entire map is filled with clever, self-referential humor, a trait that Deadpool is well-known for, as he often breaks the fourth wall. This subtle nod to Wolverine and Les Misérables is one of those jokes that becomes more amusing each time it’s noticed, as demonstrated in Deadpool & Wolverine.
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2024-09-11 17:29