‘Marvel Wasn’t Going to Mess This Up’

Ever since it was announced that the newest Deadpool film would be produced within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), fans have been concerned that the character’s trademark vulgarity would be toned down for a family-friendly, mainstream audience.

However, film bosses have reassured fans that there is no cause for concern.

At a sneak-peek event for Deadpool & Wolverine on Thursday, July 11, executive producer Louis D’Espacito was asked about the importance of maintaining the R-rating for the film. D’Espacito responded bluntly, “There was no way Marvel was going to f*** this up.”

D’Espacito, visibly surprised by his own enthusiasm, quickly added, “I’m going to be in so much trouble.”

Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool, couldn’t help but joke at D’Espacito’s unfiltered language, quipping, “I’ve just lost my virginity again.”

Fellow executive producer Wendy Jacobson echoed D’Espacito’s sentiment, declaring that “anything goes; there is no such thing as too far in a Deadpool movie.”

Jacobson elaborated further during a press conference on Friday, July 12, emphasizing, “We all went in eyes wide open, knowing we were making a Deadpool movie.”

She also recounted a conversation with Marvel President Kevin Feige, in which he stated, “Everything is fair game with Deadpool, nothing is sacred.” She added, “To be made fun of by Deadpool is actually a badge of honor.”

Shawn Levy, the film’s director, added, “We had incredible freedom. I kept waiting for the lines to be drawn, and they never were. We drew our own lines.”

Disney and Marvel acquired the rights to the characters Deadpool and Wolverine from 21st Century Fox in 2018, and since then fans have eagerly anticipated their return to the big screen.

The trailer for the new film features a decrepit 20th Century Fox sign, a nod to the demise of Fox’s X-Men film series.

The last time Deadpool and Wolverine appeared together on screen was in X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009, which received poor reviews. One of the primary criticisms was the deviation from canon regarding Deadpool’s character, who was portrayed with his mouth sewn shut, depriving fans of his humorous quips and ability to break the fourth wall.

The character was rebooted in 2016 with the self-titled film, Deadpool, and since then, he has become a fan favorite in the superhero genre.

Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, and Rob Delaney, is set to hit cinemas on July 25, 2024.

Source: Particle News