Hugh Jackman couldn’t resist a cheeky celebration this week as his latest film scored a major box office win over Margot Robbie’s Barbie in the US.
The Australian star, 56, took to social media to repost a headline that read: “Deadpool and Wolverine’s $636.3 million surpass Barbie at the domestic box office.”
In the photo, Jackman was dressed as Wolverine, complete with his iconic claws and rugged yellow and black suit.
Co-star Ryan Reynolds, in his dapper Deadpool suit, stood next to him smiling, while director Shaun Levy smiled at the camera, completing the power trio.
Above the image, Jackman tagged his collaborators, along with the words “Mind = Blown.”
The profane and violent Marvel film has grossed $636.3 million (A$947 million) at the domestic box office, surpassing the family-friendly Barbie, which grossed just $636.2 million.
The subtle jab comes just weeks after the actor announced he would be returning to his roots as a singer and dancer for his next Hollywood film.
The heartthrob will star alongside Kate Hudson in a new and peculiar musical called Song Sung Blue.
The film is a drama based on the real-life story of a married couple who gained fame in their hometown after forming a band that paid tribute to ’70s superstar Neil Diamond.
Hugh Jackman couldn’t resist a little cheeky celebration this week as his latest film scored a major box office win over Margot Robbie’s Barbie in the US.
The Deadpool & Wolverine star, 56, took to social media to share the news with his fans, reposting a headline that read: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Passes $636.3 Million ‘Barbie’ in the national box office”.
Variety reports that production on the film began earlier this month in the United States.
Jackman and Hudson will play Mike and Claire Sardina, a real-life couple from Milwaukee who form a double act called Lightning & Thunder.
Claire was known for her impersonation of famous American country superstar Patsy Cline, while her husband Mike wowed fans with his portrayal of hitmaker Diamond.
Although they never managed to make it big outside their hometown, the duo once performed as the opening act for famous rockers Pearl Jam.
Jackman and Hudson will play Mike and Claire Sardina, a real-life Milwaukee couple who form a double act called Lightning & Thunder.