Highlights
- Emma Corrin, a cast member of Deadpool 3, admits they are not a big fan of the Marvel franchise but is excited to play a villain in the film.
- Corrin acknowledges the complexity of the Marvel world and appreciates the self-aware and critical nature of the Deadpool franchise.
- While speculation and buzz surround Deadpool 3, its current release date remains uncertain, potentially leading to a longer wait for fans.
Deadpool 3 cast member Emma Corrin admitted they are not exactly the biggest fan of the internationally acclaimed Marvel franchise.
Based on the eponymous merc with a mouth from the pages of Marvel Comics, 2016’s Deadpool served as an origin story for the humorous character, chronicling the events that led to Wade Wilson acquiring his regenerative abilities and the insanity to match. Though based on a Marvel character, the film was a spin-off of Fox's Marvel film franchise, which meant there was plenty of X-Men red tape for Ryan Reynolds to cross when he envisioned Deadpool 3 joining the mainline Marvel Cinematic Universe and bringing in Hugh Jackman to reprise his retired role as Wolverine.
Despite the complications, Deadpool brought Wolverine back for one last brawl. With that headliner secured, the rest of the cast was still up in the air, and many fans were delighted when The Crown star Corrin was added to Deadpool 3 in a villainous role ahead of filming. While the talent is certified, Corrin lacks one trait that might surprise fans, as the star admits in an interview with Empire. “Hands up, I’m not a Marvel person. I’ve watched Spider-Man and Black Panther,” Corrin revealed. “‘Look, you’re gonna have to debrief me into this.” The star further elaborated that they “heard about the project but, classic Marvel, they couldn’t tell me anything about it. Absolutely nothing. Zilch."
While Deadpool might be vastly different from The Crown, which suffered a robbery of over $200,000 worth of antique props from its season 5 set, Corrin has been able to acclimate. “It’s such an intricate world. There’s so much to it; it’s an absolute mind-fuck. All the language and the Easter eggs, and this person is related to that person who did this, and this person came back, and this person’s dead… It’s amazing.” Corrin expressed a newfound appreciation for the franchise, stating, ”I really understand why it means as much as it does to so many people. It’s a phenomenon, and I feel really lucky to be part of it. Especially Deadpool, because I love the fact that it’s self-aware and critical of its own inner workings.”
Corrin will make an excellent addition to the cast list, and many are already looking forward to their performance in concert with all the other spectacle-worthy factors converging on Deadpool 3. While it's not yet clear which of Deadpool's many great potential villainous adversaries has been cast, It’s clear that Corrin is quite happy with the role. “I feel really excited to play a villain,” Corrin says about the role. “I haven’t done that, and it’s an itch I want to scratch.” For better or worse, Deadpool 3 will surely be an interesting pick for a first-time performance.
Buzz for the project is liable to stay high until the premiere, with speculation about everything from plot points to which characters might appear in Deadpool 3. However, how likely the film is to remain on course for its current release date is up in the air, so fans might have to wait longer than planned.
Deadpool 3 is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 3, 2023.
Source: Empire