The studio is determined to push the Ryan Reynolds-Jackman film into contention for major awards contenders.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” of Marvel Studios is aiming to add some gold to its already colossal box office haul from this year’s awards season.
Disneywhich is looking to replicate the success of the 2016 original, is determined to push the film forward Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman to compete with the major award groups.
The billion-dollar blockbuster directed by Shawn Levy will be submitted for consideration in the Golden Globes in the comedy categories, with Reynolds’ performance as Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, competing for one of six spots in the actor (comedy or musical) category.
Can Hugh Jackman win an Oscar for his role as Wolverine?
In a surprising move, Jackman’s return as Logan, aka Wolverine, will be positioned in the Supporting Actor Races Across All Key Awards Showsincluding the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Critics Choice Awards and even the Oscars, Variety reports.
Additionally, the film is all but guaranteed a spot in the Golden Globes’ newly introduced Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category. Added last year, this category celebrates the year’s most critically acclaimed and highest-grossing films. To qualify for this category, films must gross at least $150 million, of which $100 million must come from the U.S., or achieve comparable digital streaming audience figures recognized by industry standards.
In terms of Oscar attention, Deadpool & Wolverine is also up for nominations in technical categories, including production design, sound and visual effects.
The original movie Deadpool (2016), directed by the debutant Tim Millerwas a critical success and a box office sensation, grossing over $780 million worldwide. It also became the highest-grossing R-rated film at the time, coincidentally surpassed by the latest Deadpool installment. The film received two Golden Globe nominations.including Best Picture (Musical or Comedy) and Best Actor for Reynolds. It was also recognized by major industry guilds, including the Directors Guild of America for Best Debut Director, the Writers Guild of America for Best Adapted Screenplay, and the Producers Guild of America for Best Picture.
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