Like a prayerone of the most iconic hits Madonnahas returned to the center stage in recent months thanks to Deadpool and Wolverine. The song was included not only in the trailers, but also in the film. But getting the rights to use it was not as easy as one might imagine.
It’s easy to believe that the deep pockets of Disney and Marvel are enough to convince any artist, no matter how famous, to license their material for a movie or TV series. In Madonna’s case, however, a more personal approach was required from those responsible for her. Deadpool and Wolverine.
Ryan Reynolds admitted in a recent interview with SiriusXM that He met the singer in person to ask permission. use Like a prayer in the new film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But not only him. Hugh Jackman and the director of the film, Shawn Levyalso took part in a meeting with the Queen of Pop.
Speaking about the rally with Madonna, the Canadian actor explained that it was not a courtesy visit, but rather an attempt to convince the artist. “Let’s start with the fact that she does not issue licenses. Madonna doesn’t just license her songs, let alone this song.“said Deadpool’s translator about Like a prayerHe added: “Asking her permission was a big deal, and using it was, of course, an even bigger deal. We went and met her and showed her how, where and why it would be used.”
Levi explained that they gave Madonna a fragment Deadpool and Wolverine in which they planned to use Like a prayerThis way, the singer-songwriter was able to see first-hand how her material would be used to avoid any confusion or doubt. Quite an important attempt, but one that received a positive response from the artist..
Madonna gave key tips on how to use Like a prayer V Deadpool and Wolverine
Another curious fact about the meeting between Madonna, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy was that the Queen of Pop did not limit herself to saying “yes” to the request to use Like a prayer V Deadpool and Wolverine. The 65-year-old artist also gave directions on how best to use the song in the film..
“He gave us a great suggestion. He saw the scene and, I kid you not, he said, ‘You guys need to do this, this, and this, and right now.’ And, man, was he right. We literally did it. We set up a new shoot 48 hours later to record that recommendation, which made the scene so much better,” Reynolds said.
Of course, the leading duo and the director Deadpool and Wolverine They didn’t give any more details about when it appears in the film. Like a prayer. So fans will have to see it in theaters to appreciate the famous scene written by Madonna.
Let us recall that the artist’s hit from the eighties became one of the pleasant surprises in the second trailer of the film. Deadpool and Wolverinewhich was released on April 22. Coincidentally, that same day marked the 35th anniversary of the beginning of two of the most impressive periods of the American singer’s career. On April 22, 1989, the album was released Like a prayer began a 6-week journey at the top of the rankings Billboard 200At the same time, the single of the same name reached the top of the hit parade. Hot 100 Billboardwhere he remained for three weeks.
What really struck me was the launch of the film’s trailer. Deadpool and Wolverine on this day it was pure coincidence“I swear to Marvel’s Jesus we didn’t plan this,” Ryan Reynolds wrote on X (Twitter) when the news broke.
Deadpool and Wolverine premieres in cinemas in Spain and Latin America this Thursday, July 25th.
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