Hollywood megastars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are urging fans to become 'heroes' and donate blood in a new appeal video for the NHS. The stars worked with NHS Blood and Transplant ahead of the launch of their superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine later this month. In an appeal video posted by the NHS, the pair explained that while their action film sees a lot of fake bloodshed, it is real blood that is needed to help save lives.
Sharing in the video: "Our characters have spilled countless hot tubs worth of blood in the name of entertainment, but don’t worry it’s all fake – mostly," Vancouver-born Reynolds says in the clip. Australian actor Jackman adds: “Real blood is harder to come by, that’s why the NHS needs heroes like you to donate blood. “Just one hour of your time could save up to three lives.
” The video finishes with Reynolds asking: “Will you be a giver to a receiver in need?” and urging viewers to book an appointment, with Jackman and Reynolds both apologising for the Deadpool star’s tongue-in-cheek comment. The upcoming collaboration film, which will debut in cinemas on July 25, sees Reynolds return to his role as the foul-mouthed anti-hero Deadpool, while Hugh Jackman reprised his role as the almost indestructible Wolverine. The director of donor experience for NHS Blood and Transplant, Mark Chambers, said: “We are delighted to team up with Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine and have the incredible support of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Ja.
