Highlights
- Ryan Reynolds speaks out against Deadpool 3 set photo leaks, urging fans and media outlets to stop spoiling the movie for viewers.
- Reynolds emphasizes the importance of preserving surprises and the magic of theatrical movies, advocating for filming in real, natural environments with practical effects.
- Deadpool 3 is a highly anticipated release for Marvel Studios, with Reynolds expressing his dedication to delivering an enjoyable and preserved finished product for fans to experience on the big screen.
Deadpool 3 star Ryan Reynolds finally broke the silence on recent set photo leaks and praised the Marvel Studios movie for filming in real places instead of indoors.
In recent weeks, various social media handles and websites have come out with several reports sharing photos from the Deadpool 3 set and possibly spoiling many pivotal moments from the upcoming superhero movie. But it seems Reynolds has had enough of such reports, arguing that people should stop spoiling the movie for viewers.
Reynolds shared a statement on his Instagram stories and clapped back at several outlets for posting Deadpool 3 set photos. Additionally, the star noted that fans should refrain from ruining the movie for everyone else. Reynolds wrote, "Surprises are part of the magic of theatrical movies. We need to shoot the new DEADPOOL film in real, natural environments, using practical effects as opposed to making the movie indoors and digitally. Telephoto lenses continue to spoil surprises and create a difficult situation for everyone. Here's hoping some of the websites and social channels hold back showing images before they're ready." Reynolds also made it clear that things must be preserved for the finished product and should be watched on the big screen.
The film is built for audience joy -- and our highest hope is to preserve as much of that magic as possible for the finished film and the big screen. Part of the reason people post spoilers is because they're excited. I realize these aren't real-world issues and it's firmly in the 'good problems' bucket. I love making this movie.
Reynolds' comments came almost a day after several Deadpool 3 set photos were leaked and widely shared on social media. The pictures showed a first look at what seems to be the Fantastic Four's Fantasticar in the much-awaited movie. Apart from that, the images also revealed the comeback of a villain from the original X-Men trilogy. Even though these leaks spoil some of the most highly anticipated moments from the film, fans are still clueless about how everything ties in. Marvel Studios, Reynolds, and co-star Hugh Jackman have kept quiet about how the upcoming third installment will introduce the Merc with a Mouth to the MCU.
Deadpool 3 is one of the most crucial releases for Marvel Studios. Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe didn't bear fruitful results. Movies like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels didn't perform well at the box office and likely gave Kevin Feige a headache.
Another reason the film is so significant for the production giant is because Deadpool 3 is the MCU's only movie in 2024. This is the first time since 2012 (The Avengers) that only one Marvel Studios movie will be released in theaters. Well, Reynolds has made it clear that he wants people to worry about the finished product and didn't leave any stone unturned to reply sternly to all the people spoiling the film for fans.
Deadpool 3 is scheduled to hit theaters on July 26, 2024.
Deadpool
Deadpool is a franchise focused on the Marvel antihero Deadpool, the cheeky red masked mutant famous for often breaking the fourth wall. Initially a terminally ill cancer patient, Deadpool was given a serum that activated a gene in his body to heal his illness. This left him severely disfigured, hence his trademark outfit.
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