Ryan Reynolds Recalled A “Personal Meeting” With Madonna To Ask For Permission To Use “Like A Prayer” In “Deadpool & Wolverine”

“Madonna doesn't just license the song, you know, and particularly that song has not been licensed. So it was a big deal to ask for it.”

July 22, 2024 · 1 min · 43 words · Julie Harper

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Madonna doesn’t just license the song, you know, and particularly that song has not been licensed.

So it was a big deal to ask for it.

She gave a great note, Ryan said.

Ryan Reynolds poses in a casual outfit with a textured background

Closeup of Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds sitting for a discussion

Madonna performs on stage wearing a punk-inspired outfit, holding a bottle and standing in front of a microphone

Panel discussion on a rooftop with a city skyline in the background. Four men seated under a striped umbrella, with one person moderating

Madonna on the red carpet wearing a suit with a shirt and tie, featuring unique braided hair styled in two buns

Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) standing side by side in superhero costumes on a movie set

Deadpool in full costume stands on a city street holding two guns, with an overturned vehicle and buildings in the background

Ryan Reynolds smiling and seated during an interview, wearing a dark button-up shirt with orange trim and khaki pants, holding a microphone

Ryan Reynolds is sitting and wearing a casual button-up shirt with a small embroidered design on the chest

Ryan Reynolds smiles while wearing a beige jacket over a casual shirt during a speaking event

Ryan Reynolds in a dark suit and tie poses with two men at a ‘Deadpool’ event; Deadpool character in costume is seen on the right

Close-up of Deadpool and a female character, Domino, in detailed red and black costumes with utility belts and weapons, from a TV or movie scene

Wolverine in a sleeveless costume next to Deadpool pointing at him; tweet praises the costume