Ryan Reynolds broke the bank: Madonna allowed to use Like a Prayer in "Deadpool and Wolverine"

Producer and actor Ryan Reynolds has shared the exclusive details of how he got permission to use Madonna's iconic 1989 single Like a Prayer in the upcoming superhero movie Deadpool and the Wolverine.

A personal meeting with the queen of pop music

A few days before the film's release, Reynolds recorded a podcast for SiriusXM where he talked about his experience. In particular, he admitted that he had to personally meet with the legendary singer Madonna to convince her to give permission to use the song.

"To begin with, Madonna doesn't license songs, and this song in particular wasn't licensed. So it was a big challenge to ask for it, and certainly an even bigger challenge to use it. We went up to her, met her, and showed her, how it's used, where and why, " Reynolds shares.

Exclusive recommendations from Madonna

It wasn't just the permission to use the track that was an achievement for Reynolds and the film crew. Madonna herself provided some recommendations for improving the scene in which her song will be played. Reynolds recalls that it was one of the biggest thrills of his life.

"She made some great points. Oh my god, she looked at it and, I'm not kidding, she just thought, 'You need to do this, this, and this right now.' And goddamn, how right she was, " he says. actor.

The embodiment of the vision of a pop diva

The film's director, Sean Levy, added that they immediately began making Madonna's vision a reality. A new recording session was started within 48 hours of their meeting, he said.

"We literally started a new recording session for 48 hours to do that one nuance. She only had one point, and it was a great point that improved the sequence, " Levy adds.

Conclusions and expectations

"Deadpool and Wolverine" promises to be a real hit, and the integration of one of Madonna's most famous tracks only increases the expectations for it. Viewers are eagerly waiting to see exactly how the iconic track will be used in the film. The premiere is scheduled for July 26.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova