In a move that involved personal diplomacy akin to negotiating with royalty, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and director Shawn Levy successfully convinced Madonna to license her iconic 1989 hit 'Like a Prayer' for their upcoming film 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. The Shawn Levy-directed movie, set to hit theatres on July 26, promises to be a blockbuster, further fueled by the inclusion of Madonna's timeless track, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Reynolds and Jackman, both known for their charismatic roles in the 'Deadpool' and 'Wolverine' franchises respectively, knew from the outset that securing Madonna's approval wouldn't be a walk in the park. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the trio revealed the lengths they went to secure the song in a recent interview on a chat show."It did involve a personal visit to Madonna, where we showed Madonna the sequence where 'Like a Prayer' would be used," Levy explained.