Ryan Reynolds says he was “so nervous” to ask Madonna for permission to use her music in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” – Then she gave ‘game changer’ idea

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The actor appears alongside Hugh Jackman, 55, in Deadpool & Wolverine, which will be released in theaters on July 26.

The superhero pair appeared on Good Morning America on Monday, where they dished on the upcoming Marvel film.

The movie features Ryan, who plays Wade Wilson/Deadpool, teaming up with Hugh’s character, Logan/Wolverine, to defeat a common enemy.

During the interview, Ryan, 47, said he had dreamed of using one of Madonna’s songs in the franchise — specifically, Like A Prayer — since filming Deadpool 2.

He was able to score a meeting with Madonna to ask for permission to use the song, which left him more nervous than usual.

That was a genuine, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to talk to Madonna,” The Proposal actor said.

He added that the Queen of Pop doesn’t normally license her songs out for film, especially her 1989 hit, Like a Prayer.

“I was so nervous, partly because it’s Madonna,” he admitted.

“I asked the person who was organizing, do I say Madonna? Do I bow? Is blinking insulting? Tell me what to do here as I go in.”

Ryan said the song had been in his head for six years and that he knew exactly where he wanted it in the new film.

“I went in on my back foot. I was so nervous that it would be a no, but Madonna was gracious,” he revealed.

Ryan added that not only was she completely receptive, but the Vogue hitmaker also gave him an idea for how the song could better fit into the scene.

“It ended up being a game changer,” Ryan said.

“Who knew, Madonna of all people would have a genius understanding of music and its application to pop culture?” he joked.