After more than two decades since first portraying the iconic character of Wolverine, Hugh Jackman has donned the yellow spandex costume for the first time. The long-awaited moment was shared by Jackman and his co-star Ryan Reynolds, offering fans a first look at their characters in Deadpool 3.

The yellow spandex costume, which gained popularity through the ’90s animated series, has been the subject of jokes throughout the X-Men film franchise. In the original 2000 film, Wolverine expresses his dislike for the black leather suits worn by the team, prompting Cyclops to quip, “What would you prefer, yellow spandex?” In The Wolverine (2013), a deleted scene teased Logan receiving the yellow suit in a briefcase, though he never actually puts it on. The Deadpool Twitter account shared this photo of the two:

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— Deadpool Movie (@deadpoolmovie) July 10, 2023

Reflecting on the yellow spandex joke, X-Men producer Ralph Winter explained that it was intended as a nod to the fans. He acknowledged their desire to see the characters in their traditional comic book attire but also emphasized the need to appeal to a wide audience and justify the film’s budget.

Despite retiring the character of Wolverine after 2017’s Logan, Jackman has now decided to reprise his role. His return as Wolverine in Deadpool 3 marks a highly anticipated event for fans. Jackman and Reynolds previously appeared together in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which served as Reynolds’ first portrayal of the beloved antihero Deadpool.

Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool 3 has garnered attention for its cast, which includes Matthew Macfadyen from Succession and Emma Corrin from The Crown in villainous roles. Rumors suggest that the film may explore the concept of a multiverse, with Deadpool being the first Marvel character from the 20th Century Fox stable to have his own movie following Disney’s acquisition of the studio. In an exciting development, it was recently revealed that Jennifer Garner will reprise her role as Elektra, a character she previously portrayed in Fox’s Marvel features two decades ago.

With the unveiling of Hugh Jackman wearing Wolverine’s classic yellow spandex costume, anticipation for Deadpool 3 continues to build. Fans eagerly await the release of the film, curious to see how these beloved characters and new additions will come together in what promises to be an entertaining and potentially groundbreaking entry in the Marvel cinematic universe.