Ryan Reynolds is Bringing Back Dead Character From $786 Million Deadpool 2 For Marvel Showdown With Hugh Jackman

Ryan Reynolds is Bringing Back Dead Character From $786 Million Deadpool 2 For Marvel Showdown With Hugh Jackman
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The stand-alone Deadpool franchise is a remarkable addition to MCU’s most successful films. The $1.5 Billion franchise has action-packed fun-soaked humor, making Ryan Reynold’s X-Men character receive the height of success.

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Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool

The R-rated franchise is undoubtedly violent- the visuals are loaded with gruesome and instant death and foul language, but the series hit hard marking its place in the hearts of fans. Marvel did give whatever the fans have been expecting for long after a series of almighty heroes- Deadpool’s marvel was more grounded and the magic worked. The series does not hesitate to kill even a fan’s favorite character, but there is always a fair chance of bringing them back to the game.

Also read: Mutant Hero Expected To Return in Deadpool 3 – MCU Debut in $1.56B Ryan Reynolds Franchise Likely

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Deadpool 3 Bringing Back Dead Character

X-Force
X-Force. Source: Marvel Studios

Already, there are several characters confirmed to return for the threequel. And as for bringing back dead characters go, Deadpool’s fiancée Vanessa played by Morena Baccarin has already been brought back to life through Cable’s time-travel device in the post-credits scenes of the second installment of the franchise.

As per a recent Deadline report, Rob Delaney is coming back to the franchise reprising his role as Peter, joining the Ryan Reynolds-led ensemble in the Shawn Levy-directed movie. 

In the $786 million Deadpool 2, Delaney’s Peter was a member of Wade Wilson’s X-Force team but died a gruesome and violent death joining every other member except for Zazie Beetz’s Domino while on their mission to find Cable, played by Josh Brolin. Peter dove into a woodchipper, attempting to save another essential X-Force member, Zeitgeist. However, he spewed acidic vomit all over Peter and killed him instantly.

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Also read: “We have not agreed on terms”: Ryan Reynolds’ Co-star May Not Return For Deadpool 3 Despite Hugh Jackman’s Addition

The Old and New Exciting Characters in Deadpool 3

Hugh Jackman in Logan
Hugh Jackman in Logan. Source: 20th Century Studios

The makers of the third installment are dropping the news of bringing and reviving characters one by one, creating hype among fans. Delaney’s Peter is the second dead character to come back to life as confirmed so far. Adding further to the enthralling hype earlier, it is confirmed that Hugh Jackman is making his MCU return as Wolverine. 

Earlier, Jackman took to Twitter to share a workout video preparing for his role as Wolverine in Deadpool 3. “I’m #becomingwolverineagain.,” the Logan actor captioned.

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Other confirmed characters that join Wade Wilson are Stefan Kapicic’s Colossus, Karan Soni, who will play Deadpool’s cab driver sidekick Dopinder, and Leslie Uggams’ Blind Al- Wilson’s roommate. As per reports, Matthew Macfadyen and Emma Corrin are also joining the cast of the movie along with Tom Hiddleston. Also, Owen Wilson as Mobius and Tara Strong as Miss Minutes are rumored to appear in the movie.

Also read: 5 Burning Questions the Deadpool 3 Announcement Leaves Us With

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Deadpool 3 Production Update

Deadpool
Deadpool. Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Earlier, in an interview on The Jess Cagle Show, Deadpool 3 lead and producer said that the shooting will being, hopefully soon.

“Production should start, hopefully some time just before summer. But the shooting is the short, easier part. Then it’s the lead-up, the prep, the writing. The shootings quick, then you have the edit process. That’s where the movie gets really made is the edit room.”

Director Shawn Levy told Collider that filming would begin around May 1 but confirmed the location of the shooting is unknown.

Interestingly, Jackman hinted to the French newspaper Le Parisien that he may have a double role in the movie. 

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“Yes, it will even be a double role. Ryan and I have been friends for twenty years, we have a lot of fun together. We’re shooting this summer. That’s why I’m so happy to be in Paris right now and to be able to enjoy French gastronomy. Because very soon, I will have to go on a strict diet to remake Wolverine’s body: steamed chicken and broccoli!”

Further, The Crown’s Emma Corrin is set to play the villain in Deadpool 3. Most of the characters’ details are being kept under wraps as of yet, however, it is safe to expect more exciting news from the movie will drop soon.

Deadpool 3 is currently scheduled for November 8, 2024 release.

Also read: “I never stopped, I was just pestering him”: Hugh Jackman Ignored Ryan Reynolds’ Request For Years Before He Finally Agreed For Deadpool 3

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