Nearly six years after ‘Deadpool 2,’ the self-proclaimed “Marvel Jesus” has returned to the big screen and this time, he brought his BFF Wolverine with him. Real-life BFFs Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprise their roles as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ finds Wade at a peaceful time of his life, retired from his usual superhero duties. All was well until the TVA came knocking on his door. Agent Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) reveals to him that his entire timeline and everyone he cares about will soon cease to exist due to it losing its “anchor being”. Deadpool travels to various timelines to find a Wolverine to replace the one that was lost in order to save his world.
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Director Shawn Levy (‘Free Guy’) is at the helm for the highly anticipated film. The movie features a slew of familiar Marvel characters, unexpected cameos, visceral fight scenes, and a fantastic soundtrack.
(L to R) Ryan Reynolds, Peggy aka “Dogpool” and Hugh Jackman attend the UK Fan Event of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ at Eventim Apollo, London on July 11th, 2024. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.
The film premiered at the David H. Hoch Theater in New York City on July 22, 2024. The movie was released domestically on July 26 in formats such as IMAX, RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX. Initially, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ was set to release on September 6, 2024. However, the film moved up to its July 2024 release date following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike. The movie has a total runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Did you miss it in theaters? You’re in luck! The movie became available for rent or purchase on digital on October 1. You can rent for $24.99 or purchase for $29.99 on platforms such as Amazon, Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu, and more.
After debuting at a staggering $636.6 million domestically, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ surpassed the 2023 box office hit ‘Barbie,’ becoming the 12th highest-grossing film. Globally, the movie has earned over $1.3 billion. It currently holds the record as the highest grossing R-rated movie.
For physical media lovers, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is now available on DVD, Blu-Ray, and 4K Ultra HD. A steel book Blu-Ray edition is also available, and you can pre-order it at retailers such as Target, Walmart, or Amazon.
The Blu-ray and 4K version will include bonus features such as a gag reel, deleted scenes, commentary with director Shawn Levy, and stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, and featurettes such as:
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Watch the official trailer for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’:
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The official synopsis for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is below:
Deadpool’s (Ryan Reynolds) peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat.
Who’s In the Cast of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine
(L to R) Dafne Keen, Hugh Jackman, Channing Tatum, Wesley Snipes, Ryan Reynolds and Jennifer Garner in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Photo: Marvel Studios.
For ‘Bad Monkey’, he and a producing/writing/directing team that includes Jeff Ingold, Matt Tarses, Marcos Siega, Liza Katzer and star Vince Vaughn skew more towards the dramatic side of either of his previous works, though given that it adapts the work of satirist and Floridian crime expert Carl Hiaasen, also skews comedic when needed.
(L to R) Vince Vaughn and Natalie Martinez in ‘Bad Monkey,’ premiering August 14, 2024 on Apple TV+.
Bringing Carl Hiaasen’s work to the screen has been a hit-or-miss affair in the past and given that the biggest title spawned from his writing is 1996 Demi Moore-starring drama ‘Striptease’, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s mostly miss.
Still, television feels like a more natural home for his work, and the rambling serio-comic crime caper that is ‘Bad Monkey’ certainly has the time to tell its story, with an Apple TV budget to bring the Floridian visuals to life in all their sun-drenched humidity.
It’s also entertaining to see Vince Vaughn make one of his occasional forays into TV; his last lead role was, let’s not forget, on the benighted second season of ‘True Detective’, and fortunately ‘Bad Monkey’ feels much more suited to his particular comedy stylings.
‘Bad Monkey’ Season 3: Script and Direction
(L to R) Meredith Hagner and Rob Delaney in ‘Bad Monkey,’ premiering August 14, 2024 on Apple TV+.
Lawrence as showrunner here leans into the low-key crime style that Hiaasen’s novels for adults have come to rely on. The new show is full of the oddballs that populate his books, usually up to no good –– and the ones who are on the side of the law are just as weird in their own way.
It takes a while for the whole thing to truly get going, but once it established the storyline, there’s more than enough entertainment value to be found watching Vaughn’s character work his way through the twisty mystery.
Zach Braff in ‘Bad Monkey,’ premiering August 14, 2024 on Apple TV+.
One subplot, featuring his off-again-on-again lover Bonnie Witt (Michelle Monaghan) never quite gels with the rest, though, and there’s an uncomfortably awkward whiff of creepiness about her character, a teacher who slept with a student years ago. It’s one of the few missteps the story makes.
Directors Marcos Siega (who supervises), Colin Bucksey, Erica Dunton, Liz Friedlander and Sam Jones all bring the required flare to the show while also giving the script and actors room to do their thing.
‘Bad Monkey’: Performances
(L to R) Charlotte Lawrence and Meredith Hagner in ‘Bad Monkey,’ premiering August 14, 2024 on Apple TV+.
‘Bad Monkey’ boasts a solid ensemble who bring the various characters to life with an ease and charm that works on different levels.
Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy
While it might seem like it takes Vaughn an episode or two to truly hit the right vibe as Yancy –– much as the show itself needs a moment to truly find its groove –– he’s great as the sardonic, witty leading man, a cop on suspension who is making ends meet as a food inspector. His chemistry with the likes of Natalie Martinez in particular is easy and warm, and he can deliver the chewy dialogue without it seeming forced.
Natalie Martinez as Rosa Campesino
Martinez’ Rosa is the Miami pathologist chafing against the depressing ghoulishness of her job who finds herself drawn into Yancy’s investigation and soon sparks a relationship with him that spills into the personal. As a foil for Vaughn and a character in general, Martinez is great in the series, sparky and spiky when needed, dealing with her family and just the right amount of sarcastic to match Vaughn’s energy.
Rob Delaney as Christopher
Rob Delaney tends to crush it in smaller supporting roles, and here he’s handed a character with more to do than usual, and absolutely nails the sort of nervous-yet-over-confident energy that an unexpectedly criminal type such as Christopher needs. He’s both in over his head and nasty when called upon, yet always watchable.
Meredith Hagner as Eve
The dominant force in Christopher’s life and his partner in crime, Meredith Hagner is excellent as the needy, pragmatic and often whiny Eve, who masterminds a scheme to make them both rich. Hagner makes her come alive in a way that is both human and horrific and gives her more life than the seemingly one-note character might suggest.
Michelle Monaghan in ‘Bad Monkey,’ premiering August 14, 2024 on Apple TV+.
Michelle Monaghan as Bonnie Witt
As mentioned above, the Bonnie character gave me real pause, and aside from a few moments, feels like something that could have been taken out of the story without sacrificing all that much. Still, that’s no fault of Monaghan, who does what she can with the role.
Jodie Turner-Smith as the Dragon Queen
Jodie Turner-Smith, a little like Delaney (but in very different roles), has been doing great work with supporting characters of late, especially in ‘The Acolyte’. Here, she has a more rounded role to bring to life, the mysterious and seemingly powerful sorceress who is in reality very complicated She’s fantastic, projecting supreme confidence when needed and utter vulnerability at other times.
Jodie Turner-Smith in ‘Bad Monkey,’ premiering August 14, 2024 on Apple TV+.
Other notable characters
The season is blessed with a solid ensemble, including John Ortiz as Yancy’s former police partner Rogelio and, in true Lawrence fashion, since he loves putting his family in his work, Charlotte Lawrence as Christopher’s daughter (and yes, she avoids the “nepo baby” criticism by being suitably prickly and fun in the role).
‘Bad Monkey’: Final Thoughts
John Ortiz in ‘Bad Monkey,’ premiering August 14, 2024 on Apple TV+.
It might be called ‘Bad Monkey’ (with Crystal from ‘The Hangover’ playing the titular simian), but this show never really lives up to its title, since the creature plays a very small role in the story at all.
Don’t let that put you off though –– this is a twisty, funny, dramatic and chaotic comedy drama and a successful attempt to bring Carl Hiaasen’s work to the screen.
‘Bad Monkey’ receives 8 out of 10 stars.
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What’s the story of ‘Bad Monkey’?
‘Bad Monkey’ is the story of Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys.
But after stumbling upon a case that begins with a human arm fished up by tourists, he realizes that if he can prove murder, he’ll be back in. He just needs to get past a trove of Floridian oddballs and one bad monkey.
Who else is in ‘Bad Monkey’?
The cast of ‘Bad Monkey’ also includes L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, Michelle Monaghan, Ronald Peet, Jodie Turner-Smith and Charlotte Lawrence.
Ronald Peet in ‘Bad Monkey,’ premiering August 14, 2024 on Apple TV+.
As we all know, it’s been a rough time in recent years for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Some undercooked movies and TV shows, a lack of direction, and a general malaise have plagued the most successful film franchise in history ever since ‘Avengers: Endgame’ concluded the Infinity Saga in peak form. That’s why the MCU needed “God’s perfect idiot” to help get it back on its feet again in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
The long-awaited integration of the Fox universe of Marvel films – featuring characters like the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and of course Deadpool – has finally begun in earnest, some five years and a few tantalizing hints after Disney purchased Fox and brought most of those Marvel characters under its roof. Who better to kick it off than the Merc with a Mouth, said mouth pottier than ever and his ability to make you laugh out loud at extreme violence and wildly filthy jokes as intact and R-rated as before.
And who better to join Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) in this quest to save the MCU than Wolverine, still dead (at least in one universe) since 2017 but also alive and well in the form of Hugh Jackman, whose retirement from the role and return to it (“We’re gonna have you do this until you’re 90”) is constantly made fun of through ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
The movie not only serves as a swift kick in the you-know-what to re-energize the MCU, but also, somewhat surprisingly, as a genuine tribute to all those Fox movies and even a couple of non-Fox entries in the Marvel pantheon. It wouldn’t work, however, if we didn’t care about these characters, and there’s no question that Reynolds and Jackman nail their twisted buddy-cop chemistry as well as their characters’ inner torment.
Like its two predecessors, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is fairly thin on story, and what there is doesn’t always add up. Rebuffed by the Avengers, retired from superhero work, and still longing for a way to make himself matter both to the world and especially to estranged girlfriend Vanessa (an underused Morena Baccarin), Wade Wilson finds himself kidnapped by Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen), an agent of the Time Variance Authority, who informs Wade that while he is special and has been selected to live, the rest of his timeline – and all his loved ones – will soon cease to exist because it’s lost its “anchor being.”
That “anchor being” is Logan/Wolverine, who died in Wade’s universe at the end of the 2017 movie ‘Logan,’ but whose passing signals the end of that corner of the multiverse. So Wade steals Paradox’s time-hopping device and goes in search of a replacement Wolverine – only to end up finding the most dismal version of Logan of all, a Wolverine who failed catastrophically at his superhero duties in his own universe.
Tiring of them both and eager to set his “time ripper” machine in motion, Paradox consigns Deadpool and the dissolute, embittered Wolverine to the Void at the end of time – where their efforts to get back to the TVA and get things fixed are stymied by a new menace: Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin), who rules over the wastes of the Void and has no intention of letting Wade and Logan escape.
As the story progresses – into a series of turns that don’t always make sense – a certain rinse-and-repeat cycle sets in. Wolverine and Deadpool square off verbally, hurling insults at each other (with Deadpool also firing off either one inappropriate sex joke after another or a string of meta-quips aimed at the Disney/Fox merger, the MCU’s foibles (“Welcome…you’re arriving at a low point,” he says to Wolverine at one point), his or Hugh Jackman’s own careers, or all three at once. It inevitably ends in a violent, shockingly gruesome fight between the two, with the battles eventually expanding to include both Cassandra’s minions and another army of variants that has been cast into the Void, usually all set to instant-grat needle drops.
Director Shawn Levy, who Reynolds apparently plans to work with for the rest of his life, handles this all efficiently. The fights are especially visceral early on, even if they begin to get tiresome; the filthy back-and-forth patter – there are a hell of a lot of “f**ks” in this movie – proceeds breathlessly (we would have liked to have caught a few more of the lines, actually), and although the movie’s energy flags, particularly in the second act, Levy always manages to put the pedal to the metal again. The movie looks largely bright and crisp, with the digital FX smoother here than we’ve seen in a while if occasionally iffy.
The most important part of all this, however – aside from the mind-melting cameos that will elicit both gasps and bouts of stunned laughter from Marvel fans (along with some puzzlement from the non-diehards) – is that relationship between Logan and Wade. Even though their dynamic can get repetitive, the movie gradually reveals the deep pain that both men – both mutants, both outsiders – carry in their hearts. It’s a tribute to the actors, certain aspects of the script (on which Reynolds and Levy worked with regular ‘Deadpool’ scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, as well as Zeb Wells) that these two beloved characters can still shine through and make us care about their fates, dilemmas, and bro-mance.
Ryan Reynolds has the Deadpool schtick down pat, and even if he becomes a bit irritating after two hours, his asides, throwaway jokes, fourth wall breaks and innocently raunchy observations still make him hilariously entertaining to watch and listen to. The blankness of the Deadpool mask makes it somehow even funnier. But this is also a more emotional Wade Wilson, with more at stake than ever before, and Reynolds handles that ably as well.
What’s most interesting is that as the ostensible star (as well as co-writer and producer), Reynolds steps back and gives others a chance to shine – well, we pretty much mean Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. While his end in ‘Logan’ was as epic and moving as one could want, the truth is that it’s fantastic to see Jackman in the role again (and, for the first time, in a comics-accurate suit), especially since he delivers perhaps his best performance as Logan following his 2017 swan song. This Logan is more full of rage than ever, but also possesses a deep sense of loss and profound regret. His heart has been badly broken, and what makes it worse is that he’s the one who shattered it.
Our other two main characters – our lead villains – don’t fare quite as well. Matthew Macfadyen chews the scenery as the sputtering, wheedling Paradox, and while Macfadyen is a brilliant actor it’s a fairly one-dimensional role. But we were less enthralled with Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova. The actor doesn’t quite have the gravitas to make Cassandra much of a menace, leaning instead on the VFX to do a lot of the work. Even with her interesting history (which comics fans will know), Cassandra never quite becomes a formidable presence.
And then there are the much-rumored cameos. We certainly won’t reveal any here, but there are a few faces in the film that might vindicate some fan speculation, while others prove to be complete and utterly riotous surprises – which in turn cumulatively end up as a celebration of more than 20 years of Marvel movies that did not fall under the MCU banner.
It’s that last bit that is the most fascinating thing about this film. While there is a certain game-changing aspect to it (and a huge meta component), ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ winds up being a genuinely affectionate tribute to the Fox Marvel universe and its own ups and downs. It acts more as an acknowledgment of how those early movies helped light the torch that was eventually passed to the MCU than any kind of major reset of the latter itself – although that door is certainly wide open now.
How that reset happens from here – and whether Wade and Logan will play a major part in it – is anyone’s guess. Like ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ ties up some loose ends from the past through a generous helping of fan service that may confound some viewers. Yet it doesn’t set down a clear path forward either. What it does do is bring back the energy, zaniness and sense of “anything can happen” fun that has often been part of the MCU’s best moments. All it took was a moron in a mask to make it all work again.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ receives 7.5 out of 10 stars.
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What is the plot of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’?
Six years after the events of ‘Deadpool 2’, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) lives a quiet life, having left his time as the mercenary Deadpool behind him, until the Time Variance Authority (TVA)—a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline—pulls him into a new mission. With his home universe facing an existential threat, Wilson reluctantly joins an even more reluctant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) on a mission that will change the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew Macfadyen about his work on ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, joining the MCU, his character, working with Reynolds and Jackman, and being directed by Levy.
You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above and watch our interview.
Moviefone: To begin with, what was it like joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and watching the specific way they make movies?
Matthew Macfadyen: It’s interesting because it’s only really after you’ve shot it and worked on it that you’re aware of this, or that I was becoming aware of this huge, wide and deep fan love for the MCU and for the project. So, it’s exciting and it’s thrilling, really, and there’s a lot of love for it. I think with the combination of Deadpool and Wolverine, the possibilities are endless now. They’re sort of infinite for matchups and new stories, and so it’s exciting. It’s great.
MF: Were you surprised by the secrecy behind the project?
MM: No, I knew there’d be a fair number of secrets to be kept, and I was aware that there are special appearances by various characters and actors, so that was exciting. So, it’s great. It’s fun to keep a secret like that, or to keep secrets like that.
MF: Did you do any research into the comic book history of Mr. Paradox, or did you just base your performance off the screenplay?
MM: I just go off the script really and talking to Shawn, the director, and Ryan, I think if they’d wanted me to, I don’t know, do a bit of research or bring another flavor to it, they would’ve suggested that. But yeah, if you’ve got a good script and then just go with that. We did have a good script; we had a wonderful script.
MF: How would you describe the character in your own words and how does he feel about working with Deadpool and Logan?
MM: I think he’s working with Deadpool and Logan through gritted teeth and weird fascination. He’s a strange man, Mr. Paradox, I think he’s disgruntled in his position within the TVA. He’s a bureaucrat, he’s an office guy, and I think he wishes he had a bit more heft and power, maybe.
MF: What was it like working with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman and can you talk about the incredible onscreen chemistry they have together?
MM: They have a wonderful chemistry. They’re great friends, and so it was just lovely. They’re great friends, so you’ve got that, and they’re wonderful actors, so you’ve got that. Also, they’ve been playing these parts. Ryan’s brought Deadpool into existence, really. And Hugh’s been playing Wolverine for 24 years or something. So, it’s in their bodies, and it’s wonderful to watch. So that sort of authenticity and flare and those performances transmit through the whole set, and it’s exciting to see, especially when they walk on in the costumes. You’re like, “Oh, there we go. There they are”. It’s thrilling. It’s good fun.
MF: Finally, can you talk about collaborating with director Shawn Levy on set?
MM: He’s wonderful. He has an amazing, dauntingly, amazing energy. He’s just extraordinary. You think, how are you still going? He’s just brilliant. But he’s just lovely. He has a great gift of giving everybody, and not just the actors, but everybody from the dresser to the props-maker to everybody, confidence. So, it’s wonderful. It creates a very happy, purposeful set where you’re coming to work, and it’s a nice place to be. He’s wonderful. He’s wonderful, Shawn.
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What is the plot of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’?
Six years after the events of ‘Deadpool 2’, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) lives a quiet life, having left his time as the mercenary Deadpool behind him, until the Time Variance Authority (TVA)—a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline—pulls him into a new mission. With his home universe facing an existential threat, Wilson reluctantly joins an even more reluctant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) on a mission that will change the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool.’ Photo: 20th Century Fox.
Preview:
‘Deadpool 3’ is officially wrapped shooting.
Ryan Reynolds marked the moment with a social media post.
The movie lands in theaters on July 26th.
Ryan Reynolds is not shy about document everything he’s working on (or promoting) via social media. So of course he would mark the occasion of ‘Deadpool 3’ wrapping filming.
Reynolds hit Instagram on Wednesday to thank director Shawn Levy, the cast and crew (while taking a typical pot shot at co-star and friend Hugh Jackman, who plays Wolverine in the movie) and posting a picture of, well Deadpool’s crotch. Which is fairly standard for the Merc with a Mouth.
(L to R) Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo courtesy of Ryan Reynolds Instagram account.
The ‘Deadpool’ team have yet to release formal details of the third movie’s plot, but we do know it’ll see Jackman’s Wolverine meeting up with Reynolds’ Wade Wilson –– and that things will not necessarily go well, since the pair tend to fight when they interact in the comics.
We’re promised plenty of the usual meta madness inherent to Deadpool’s adventures. This time around, expect nods at the X-Men’s (and Wade’s) previous home at 20th Century Fox (before Disney’s purchase of it nabbed them the rights to the characters), and plenty of cameos from other people, including Jennifer Garner as Elektra.
(L to R) Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman discuss Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo courtesy of Ryan Reynolds YouTube channel.
Following the exciting announcement that Jackman would reprise his Wolverine role for the movie, ‘Deadpool 3’ kicked off shooting in May, only for production to shut down in July when the actors’ strike began.
With Levy calling the shots, the film returned to production in November once the strikes were over. Filming had been roughly halfway finished when the shutdown occurred, so there was still a fair amount of work to be done.
‘Deadpool 3’ is the one big hope for the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2024 (at least on the big screen), as it’s the only full Marvel movie –– the Sony Spider-Man-associated titles such as ‘Madame Web’ and ‘Kraven the Hunter’ don’t really count –– to arrive this year.
When will ‘Deadpool 3’ be in theaters?
With Levy working quickly to complete post-production on the new footage (he started editing and effects work during the strikes), ‘Deadpool 3’ is targeting a July 26th release date.
Hugh Jackman will return as Wolverine in Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool 3.’
(L to R) Dogpool and Ryan Reynolds in ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo: Dogpool Instagram.
Preview:
A new image from ‘Deadpool 3’ is online.
The picture sees Dogpool hanging out with Wade Wilson.
The movie recently began shooting again and is due in
As we reported recently, ‘Deadpool 3’ is gearing back up into production now the long delay of the actors’ strike is behind it.
From the evidence of this, the movie is back in full swing, as new character Dogpool –– yes, a doggie (style… you know he’d make that joke) variant on Ryan Reynolds’ title character –– hangs out with Reynolds on the set. And, from the looks of the caption, doesn’t entirely like the taste of his skin when as he licks him. Gross.
Dogpool promises to be just one Marvel element that will litter the meta-tastic new movie, which will come loaded with cameos, characters and references.
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Dogpool hits Instagram
Dogpool in ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo: Dogpool Instagram.
Every star needs their social media channel, so of course Dogpool has one…
(L to R) Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo courtesy of Ryan Reynolds Instagram account.
The ‘Deadpool’ team have yet to release formal details of the third movie’s plot, but we do know it’ll see Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine meeting up with Reynolds’ Wade Wilson –– and that things will not necessarily go well, since the pair tend to fight when they interact in the comics.
We’re promised plenty of the usual meta madness inherent to Deadpool’s adventures. This time around, expect prods at the X-Men’s (and Wade’s) previous home at 20th Century Fox (before Disney’s purchase of it nabbed them the rights to the characters), and plenty of cameos from other people, including Jennifer Garner as Elektra.
Dogpool in ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo: Dogpool Instagram.
For those who might not be up on the sprawling history of Deadpool in the comics, the idea was introduced in a storyline where Deadpool traveled to Earth-103173, a parallel reality in which scientists conducted Weapon X-level experiments on a dog named Wilson, transforming him into Dogpool. The canine hero would become a member of the Deadpool Corps., a team of alternate-reality Deadpools.
Think the likes of Alligator Loki in the Disney+ series named for Tom Hiddleston’s God of Mischief. Marvel has been using the Multiverse a lot in its current run of movies and TV series, so naturally this is something they could explore with Deadpool.
When will ‘Deadpool 3’ arrive in theaters?
After some release date juggling by Disney, the movie is now shifting to July 26th of 2024. Which means the Merc with a Mouth will still have his shot at summer.
Hugh Jackman will return as Wolverine in Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool 3.’
Since then, director Shawn Levy has said that he and his team were halfway through filming when the shutdown hit. Since then, he has been able to come back to work editing what footage was shot and overseeing any effects shots for those sequences.
A new report in Variety says that the movie, a big priority for Disney/Marvel, will be gearing up to get back to shooting in the coming days and weeks, with the current aim to have production in the UK up and running before Thanksgiving (which this year falls on November 23rd).
The rush is partly because the holiday period will mean another shutdown for festivities over Christmas and the New Year, and also so that the movie can meet its planned summer 2024 release date.
(L to R) Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman discuss Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo courtesy of Ryan Reynolds YouTube channel.
The ‘Deadpool’ team have yet to release formal details of the third movie’s plot, but we do know it’ll see Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine meeting up with Reynolds’ Wade Wilson –– and that things will not necessarily go well, since the pair tend to fight when they interact in the comics.
We’re promised plenty of the usual meta madness inherent to Deadpool’s adventures. This time around, expect prods at the X-Men’s (and Wade’s) previous home at 20th Century Fox (before Disney’s purchase of it nabbed them the rights to the characters), and plenty of cameos from other people, including Jennifer Garner as Elektra.
Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) reacts to Colossus’ (voiced by Stefan Kapicic) threats in ‘Deadpool.’
Reynolds, who is once more allowed to promote the movie since the strike has been called off, hit twitter today to reveal that the comics character known as “Dogpool” will be showing up in the movie (assuming he’s not joking, but it doesn’t seem that way).
Did Dogpool save the day? Not a chance in gremlin hell. But she IS currently causing the Disney plushy merch department nightmares. Coming with the movie, Summer 2024 🐶💩L pic.twitter.com/mMtUb4wSsk
For those who might not be up on the sprawling history of Deadpool in the comics, the idea was introduced in a storyline where Deadpool traveled to Earth-103173, a parallel reality in which scientists conducted Weapon X-level experiments on a dog named Wilson, transforming him into Dogpool. The canine hero would become a member of the Deadpool Corps., a team of alternate-reality Deadpools.
Think the likes of Alligator Loki in the Disney+ series named for Tom Hiddleston’s God of Mischief. Marvel has been using the Multiverse a lot in its current run of movies and TV series, so naturally this is something they could explore with Deadpool.
When will ‘Deadpool 3’ arrive in theaters?
The rapid start looks to be somewhat in vain, though, at least in terms of getting the movie ready for its planned May 3, 2024 opening. According to Variety, the movie is now shifting to July 26th of that year (so still summer at least).
‘Deadpool 3’ is inheriting that July date from ‘Captain America: Brave New World’, which though it was thought to be closer to finished, is now moving to February 14, 2025. We’d assume that is to allow the Marvel team to maintain their hefty MCU chronology.
The changes mean ‘Thunderbolts’, which hadn’t yet kicked off filming when the strikes hit, is shifting from December 2024 to July 25th, 2025. And the troubled ‘Blade’ will now hit screens on November 7th, 2025.
(L to R) Zazie Beetz as Domino, Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool, and Terry Crews as Bedlam in ‘Deadpool 2.’
(L to R) Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo courtesy of Ryan Reynolds Instagram account.
If you liked the 2000s ‘X-Men’ movies but had an issue with the black leather costumes the team wore –– there was even a meta reference about it when Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine complained about them, to which James Marsden’s Cyclops responded, “What would you prefer? Yellow spandex?” –– prepare to be happy.
Getting ahead of more set pictures arriving showing him in it, the ‘Deadpool 3’ team (including star Ryan Reynolds) has posted an image of Reynolds in his newly modified Deadpool suit walking next to Jackman –– who is in the traditional yellow garb and spiky high hair.
It does seem a little incongruous to see Jackman in such comics faithful attire after years of black leather (or civvies), but the thought of the jokes to be had about it truly makes it worthwhile. And it would truly indicate that there’s either some compelling reason for him to wear that suit or confirmation that this is an alt-universe variant of ‘Logan.’
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Deadpool 3: What do we know so far?
(L to R) Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman discuss Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo courtesy of Ryan Reynolds YouTube channel.
‘Deadpool 3’ has been in the works for a while now, with Reynolds naturally driving development. Animation veterans Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin worked on the early drafts of the script, and more recently, regular ‘Deadpool’ writer duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick came aboard to help Reynolds get it into shooting shape. Because as we know, the screenplays for these movies are usually heavily reliant on the star and others riffing as well as established pages.
Levy has had the cameras rolling for a few weeks now, and of course pictures have begun to appear online. But, as filmmakers such as ‘Shazam’s David F. Sandberg learned, it’s better to get your own, properly lit and composed images is preferable to bad paparazzi pictures.
(L to R) Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio and Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead in ‘Deadpool 2.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox.
With the cameras now reportedly rolling on the third ‘Deadpool’, director Shawn Levy has been busy gathering the cast he needs to surround Ryan Reynolds’ titular Merc With A Mouth, who also goes by the name Wade Wilson.
Some are new recruits –– ‘The Crown’s Emma Corrin, for example is reportedly playing one of the movie’s main villains, while ‘Succession’sMatthew Macfadyen is also aboard in an unknown capacity (we could see him being a Weasley character of some sort, though he might want to do something different after years of Tom Wambsgams).
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And the headliner, of course, is Hugh Jackman, who after two films (and years of a fake rivalry with his good friend Reynolds) is bringing Wolverine to both the ‘Deadpool’ franchise and the MCU (since the new movie will be overseen by producer Kevin Feige and counted as part of the sprawling superhero universe for the first time).
Hildebrand has played sullen, sarcastic teen X-Men hero Negasonic Teenage Warhead (who has the ability to generate nuclear explosions) since the original, while Kutsuna joined in the second as her girlfriend, the cheery Japanese mutant ninja Yukio.
(L to R) Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio and Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead in ‘Deadpool 2.’ Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox.
Alongside Hildebrand and Kutsuna, many of the movies’ veteran characters are coming back. Morena Baccarin, who plays the main character’s great love, Vanessa, will return (thanks to some convenient time-travel shenanigans that retconned her character’s death at the start of the second movie). Karan Soni is once again playing humble, nervous taxi driver Dopinder, while Leslie Uggams will be the sardonic Blind Al, Wade’s roommate. And we’ll also see more from stoic, metallic X-Men member Colossus, brought to life via performance capture and CGI by Stefan Kapicic.
Those have all been with the franchise since the original. Joining from ‘Deadpool 2’ is Peter (Rob Delaney) the unassuming human who stumbled into Wade’s auditions for his X-Force team and somehow ended up joining the group. Though Peter ended up dying like (most of) the rest of the ill-fated squad, Wade also used time travel to save him at the end of the movie.
(L to R) Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman discuss Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool 3.’ Photo courtesy of Ryan Reynolds YouTube channel.
What will ‘Deadpool 3’ be about?
So far, director Shawn Levy, who collaborated with regular writers Reynolds, Paul Wernick, Rhett Reese and new recruit Zeb Wells, has not said explicitly what the storyline will be.
Yet we know from comments that Jackman in particular has made, that we can expect Wolverine and Deadpool to butt heads (probably literally at several points), and there will of course be knowing nudges at Wade’s new superhero reality –– we’d be shocked if there aren’t at least cameos from one or two MCU characters.
‘Deadpool 3’ is currently targeting a November 8th, 2024, release date.
Hugh Jackman will return as Wolverine in Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool 3.’
In other news, Ridley Scott is rounding out the cast for his long-anticipated sequel ‘Gladiator 2’ –– but he’s been required to make a change as he does.
Hechinger’s casting is just the latest piece of news on the film, and he’s part of an eclectic group of fresh additions to the movie.
Also new this time? ‘Moon Knight’ breakout May Calamawy, who was picked after an extensive audition process and is apparently a key character in the movie.
Besides her, Lior Raz, Peter Mensah (no stranger to gladiators after appearing on Starz series ‘Spartacus’ as Doctore) and Matt Lucas are all playing new characters. Plus, Derek Jacobi, who played Senator Gracchus in the original movie, will be reprising the role in the sequel.
Nielsen, of course is another returning veteran of the originally, and she’ll be reprising the role of Lucilla, mother to Lucius, played as a boy by Spencer Treat Clark in the original and now by ‘Aftersun’s Paul Mescal.
And there has been chatter that Djimon Hounsou, Juba from the original, will be back for this one.
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How does the sequel continue the story of ‘Gladiator’?
You’ll recall that the 2000 original saw Russell Crowe as Maximus, a Roman general betrayed by the scheming Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix) who killed his father the emperor and seized power.
While Maximus isn’t likely to show up –– short of CG-enhanced flashbacks since the character died in the original and went to a lush heavenly zone to reunite with his slaughtered family –– the story for the new movie, written by David Scarpa, sets the clock forward by several years.
In addition to being Lucilla’s son, he was the nephew of Commodus. Maximus saved Lucius and Lucilla while avenging his own family and left a strong impression on the young boy.
Quite what Lucius is up to in the new film remains to be seen, but there’s a chance he’ll be ending up in the arena himself, especially since Mescal has reportedly been training for the role.
Knowing Scott’s current prolific output, there’s every chance he’ll be hopping on to a different film as soon as ‘Gladiator 2’ is in good shape. He already has ‘Napoleon’ (a reunion with Phoenix) due in theaters on November 22nd this year.
‘Gladiator 2’, meanwhile, has earmarked the same date –– November 22nd but for next year.
(Right) Russell Crowe in director Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator.’
Long gone are the days when we had to wait for home entertainment to see “Making Of” videos explaining how filmmakers pulled off amazing stunts or effects sequences.
These days, they’re out before the film itself arrives.
And if you’re Tom Cruise, you don’t have the patience to hold off until the year the movie lands, let alone the month or week. Hence a new look online at the extensive preparation behind one of the keynote stunts of ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’, which will see his character, daredevil agent Ethan Hunt, sailing over a cliff on a motorbike and launching himself into the sky for a BASE jump.
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ will be in theaters on July 14th, 2023.
He might not have the patience to wait and show off the team behind the stunt, but Cruise certainly has it to make sure the sequence goes flawlessly––and with good reason, because no one wants to see him pancaked on the ground.
Least of all writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, who can be seen in the video visibly aging as Cruise pulls off his latest wild activity.
Which means we’re treated to an extensive exploration of what goes into a sequence such as this––in this case, much stunt bike training, test jumps and even microchip-linked drones which accurately record his distance, velocity, and angles so all involved can make sure it’s worked out properly.
And the ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies could certainly use the good publicity after a couple of years that have seen them hit with pandemic filming delays and all sorts of issues as the mammoth shoot continued (and continues).
(L to R) Holt McCallany, Henry Czerny, and Nick Offerman in Paramount’s ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two.’
We still don’t know exactly what the story will be this time (besides the obvious opportunities for Ethan Hunt to run/drive/jump off/into/out of things), besides hints that his past will be coming back to haunt him––particularly since old enemy Eugene Kittridge (Henry Czerny) is back from the original ‘M:I’ movie way back in 1996.
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Tom Cruise plays Capt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ from Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Jerry Bruckheimer Films.
In related Cruise news, he also took time out from flying around to thank fans who showed up in droves and helped make ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ one of the biggest hits of the year.
But far from simply standing in front of a poster of the film (or in front of some pretty location where he’s still currently filming the two new ‘Mission’ movies), he chose to do it in his inimitable style––jumping out of a plane. Seems fitting, we suppose…
