This is a transcript of a talk show featuring Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds. The conversation begins with a humorous exchange about their chair heights, with Jackman joking about having a short torso. They then discuss their film together, Deadpool and Wolverine, with Reynolds revealing that the movie was originally called Deadpool and Wolverine, but the title was changed after the trailer leaked and received negative feedback. Jackman shares a story about how he was convinced to return to the Wolverine role, and Reynolds praises Jackman's writing skills, revealing that he was a key contributor to the film's script.
The conversation also includes a clip from the movie, as well as a behind-the-scenes clip featuring a dog named Peggy, who plays the character Dogpool. Reynolds jokes about the challenges of filming with Peggy, including her tendency to lick his face and the use of salmon paste to get her to perform certain actions.
The segment ends with a heartfelt tribute to Jackman, with Reynolds calling him "the greatest gift on Earth" and praising his kindness and generosity. The show ends with a preview of the next guest, James Cameron, who is promoting his film Avatar.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Hugh Jackman is 6'2" but has a short torso.
2. Hugh Jackman has a condition called "Tiny Torso Syndrome" (TTS).
3. Hugh Jackman met Ryan Reynolds on the set of X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2008.
4. Hugh Jackman was in a reboot of an 80s sitcom called "Hughes the Boss" that was not filmed.
5. Hugh Jackman's father passed away in Australia during COVID-19.
6. Hugh Jackman has a writing credit for the Deadpool movies.
7. The original title of the movie "Deadpool and Wolverine" was changed from "Deadpool" to include Wolverine's name.
8. Hugh Jackman called Ryan Reynolds on August 14th, 2022, to come back for the movie.
9. Ryan Reynolds and Sean Levy pitched the story of Deadpool and Wolverine to Marvel and Disney.
10. The movie "Deadpool and Wolverine" was not the original title, but it was changed to include Wolverine's name.
11. A dog named Peggy played the role of "Dogpool" in the movie.
12. Peggy won the award for "Ugliest Dog in the UK".
13. The scene where Peggy licks Ryan Reynolds' mouth was difficult to film.
14. Ryan Reynolds had to endure salmon paste being put in his mouth during filming.
15. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have been friends since 2008.