Ryan Reynolds and his “Deadpool & Wolverine” director Shawn Levy revealed during an interview on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM radio show (via People) that they met with Madonna in person in order to secure the rights to use “Like a Prayer” in the upcoming Marvel tentpole. The music icon agreed, and the song ended up playing a prominent role in both the film and various trailers for it.
Source: Ryan Reynolds Met Madonna for ‘Deadpool 3’ to Use ‘Like a Prayer’