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.