The craze of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine is going through the roof. The upcoming movies have got fans in a frenzy, so much so that they have started imagining the actors from the movie in other series and movies. And with the power of artificial intelligence, they have managed to find out what or how they would look.
One such AI-generated image is going viral on the internet where the Wolverine actor is seen playing Vegeta from Dragon Ball in a live-action adaptation. While Jackman looks good in the role, he might not be the first choice of Dragon Ball fans as his age is not appropriate for the role and his facial structure does not parallel with Vegeta’s.
This is why, when the AI image started making the rounds on the internet, Dragon Ball fans started complaining about Jackman playing Vegeta in any kind of live-action movie or series. Some even went on to say that he would be better off playing Vegeta’s father rather than Vegeta himself.
The Wolverine X Dragon Ball Crossover
Deadpool & Wolverine is soon going to hit theaters, and fans are excited to see the two unparalleled superheroes being paired together. However, this excitement is now reaching different worlds, franchises, and art forms. The first one among them is Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball, which features Goku and Vegeta as the main characters.
The only commonality between the two franchises is that the bond between the two main characters seems similar in both universes.
Hugh jackman as vegeta actually looks good pic.twitter.com/9OzOg0wBGv
— Animelover (@BhdAnkur) July 24, 2024
This was hinted at by @BhdAnkur, an avid Dragon Ball fan, as he posted an AI-generated image of Jackman, who plays the role of Wolverine from X-Men, posing as Vegeta on X, giving hopes for a potential live-action.
He is seen wearing the same body armor that has protected Vegeta since the beginning of the series. Even though their hairstyles are somewhat similar, the added beard brings a major difference to the table, as Saiyans cannot grow a beard (until Dragon Ball Super). Although the image looks intriguing, it seems highly unlikely that fans will see Jackman in a Dragon Ball live-action adaptation.
Fans Are Not Happy With Hugh Jackman Looking Like Vegeta
Since the post hit the social media platform, it has been going viral, but maybe not for good reasons. Hugh Jackman as Vegeta might physically look good, but the actor does not fit the description of the Saiyan Prince, and a potential live-action of the Dragon Ball franchise is even more implausible.
Thus, Dragon Ball fans started to express their opinions about the Wolverine actor as Vegeta and the chances of a Dragon Ball live-action.
While some fans couldn’t fathom the AI-generated image, others just loved the uncanny crossover between the two universes.
He looks more like Vegetas Dad
— 🪬Robbie Rich🏴☠️ (@_Robbie_Rich) July 24, 2024
Don’t care how good he looks this is Vegeta. pic.twitter.com/cYy86npMxD
— 孫肉 (@sonNiku_UE) July 24, 2024
Hair is too short and he’s too tall..
— Brotha K (@KessenaO) July 25, 2024
WHY U DO THIS???
— Onision (@Onision) July 25, 2024
Yeah if it’s Dragonball GT Vegeta lol he’s too old to play Z Vegeta. Unlike Wolverine’s character who has always aged like a vampire in a 40 year old body. Vegeta requires a still young look hence the saiyans biology.
— DJTalks (@WuYella) July 24, 2024
No it doesn't, we are NEVER gonna make a live action DragonBall that looks good, no actors in the world look like goku or Vegeta 😭
— Gohang 🇸🇩 (@gohang88) July 24, 2024
Dragon Ball fans have been hoping for a live-action adaptation of the legendary series for a long time. However, there have not been any reports or hints about the franchise taking over any such projects. But the current growth of the live-action market might change their minds and motivate them to give fans what they have been desiring for so long.
You can watch the Dragon Ball series on Crunchyroll.
