Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine is still breaking records at the box office. But it also holds several twists and turns that are only now being presented in front of the audience. One such interesting fact was the movie’s deliberate obscuring of Tom Holland’s face in a specific scene.
This set the entire internet abuzz with theories linking it to the puzzling events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, the real reason behind this clever tactic might be more straightforward than what the rest had imagined.
The Real Reason Tom Holland’s Face Is Hidden in Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds has captivated audiences once again with Deadpool & Wolverine, delivering a film brimming with surprising twists and cameos. One such twist involved strategically obscuring Tom Holland’s face, sparking numerous online theories. To clarify, The Canadian Lad, a YouTuber who had watched the film six times, revealed intriguing details to help fans better understand the movie.
In one key scene, Wade Wilson arrived at the Avengers compound and met Happy Hogan, showcasing subtle nods to past MCU films. Among these were a prototype shield from Iron Man 2 and a Forbes magazine with Pepper Potts on the cover.
Further, also present were a collection of Captain America trading cards once used by Nick Fury to inspire Tony Stark and Steve Rogers. These cards had been kept out of promotional material to avoid revealing that the scene predated Infinity War.
Also on display were an Iron Man helmet, possibly Mark II, and the original Arc Reactor from Iron Man. A framed photo showed Tony Stark giving Peter Parker a Stark internship certificate. But in this Peter’s face was obscured by a toy Iron Man helmet. This choice was made because “Marvel will need to pay compensation to Sony” for featuring Holland’s Spider-Man.
Some speculated this might connect to Spider-Man: No Way Home, but the spell cast by Doctor Strange to make everyone forget Peter Parker had not yet occurred in 2018. The helmet was actually a callback to Iron Man 2, where a young boy, later confirmed as Peter Parker by Kevin Feige, wore it. This detail further solidified Tony Stark and Happy Hogan’s early care for Peter.
Unexpected Cameo: Tom Holland’s Brother in Deadpool 3 Shocks Ryan Reynolds
The sheer number of cameos packed into Deadpool & Wolverine has reached an almost absurd level, even confusing the film’s leading man. Adding to this, the movie’s stunt coordinator and assistant director George Cottle revealed on Instagram that Harry Holland, Tom Holland’s younger brother, had a brief role in Deadpool 3 as one of the variants in the Deadpool Corps.
Harry Holland, known for his roles in his brother Tom’s films The Impossible and Cherry, revealed on Instagram that he made a cameo in Deadpool 3. He teased the appearance with a post about the numerous cameos in the film. Ryan Reynolds, surprised by this revelation, humorously responded by sharing the post and expressing his surprise at learning about the cameo through Instagram rather than directly.
EXCUSE ME?? WHAT DO YOU MEAN HARRY HOLLAND WAS IN DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE???? pic.twitter.com/97RlwvCLcq
— nicky ♡ (@parkersjoy) July 29, 2024
Harry Holland’s cameo occurred during the intense final battle of the movie, where Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, as Deadpool and Wolverine, fight through the Deadpool Corps. This army consists of various alternate-reality versions of Deadpool, making for a dynamic and action-packed scene. The Deadpool Corps features several notable cameos. Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds’ wife, lends her voice to Lady Deadpool.
Further, Matthew McConaughey voices Cowboy Deadpool, while Reynolds and Lively’s seven-year-old daughter, Inez, voices Kidpool. Nathan Fillion provides the voice for the undead floating head, Headpool. Additionally, Paul Mullin, a soccer player from the Wrexham A.F.C. team that Reynolds owns, voices Welshpool.
You can watch Deadpool & Wolverine in theatres near you. Further, Spider-Man No Way Home is available to rent on Fubo TV and Apple TV.
