Deadpool & Wolverine is shaping up to be one of the biggest movies of the year, and it features one of Madonna‘s biggest hits.
The forthcoming Marvel movie makes use of the Queen of Pop’s 1989 chart-topping single “Like a Prayer.” During a recent interview, Hugh asked Ryan and director Shawn Levy about how they got the song placement approved, and it involved a memorable meeting with Madonna. Keep reading to find out more… While on SiriusXM’s Town Hall, Hugh asked Ryan and Shawn to spill about their meeting. “Let’s preface it with the fact that they don’t license — that Madonna doesn’t just license the song, particularly that song,” Ryan said. “It was a big deal to ask for it and certainly a bigger deal to use it.” He continued, explaining that they met with Madonna and explained exactly how they wanted to use the song. Ryan stressed that he was so star-struck that he wasn’t sure how to even address the hitmaker. “Like am I allowed to just say, ‘Madonna,’” he recalled asking someone on her team. “Like, ‘Hello Madonna, I’m Ryan.’” While he didn’t ask if she was a fan of the franchise, Ryan added that her son apparently enjoyed the movies.
Additionally, she had some advice for them! “She gave a great note,” he explained. “She watched it, and I’m not kidding, just was like, ‘You need to do this.’ And d-mn it, if she wasn’t like spot on.” Shawn agreed, saying that they made the change “within 48 hours.” Deadpool & Wolverine premieres in theaters on July 26!
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