What Ryan Reynolds did to get a Madonna song into the new Deadpool movie

Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy personally met with Madonna to secure the rights to use her iconic song, Like a Prayer, in the film. She not only said yes but also provided feedback on how the song should be used which led to an immediate recording session to incorporate her feedback. This collaboration with Madonna adds a unique touch to the soundtrack, which also features songs from popular artists like *NSYNC, The Goo Goo Dolls, and Fergie. … Deadpool & Wolverine is in theaters Friday.

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