One of the most anticipated movie trailers of the year arrived during the 58th edition of the Super Bowl.
Much has already been said about “Deadpool & Wolverine”, which will see Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool accompanied by Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine after last appearing as the sharp-clawed hero in 2017’s acclaimed “Logan”. until today (13).
In this initial trailer, released online after the Super Bowl commercial, Deadpool is joined by “Succession” star Matthew McFadyen as a Time Variance Authority agent named Paradox, according to the trailer’s official subtitles.
“This is your chance to be a hero among heroes,” he told Deadpool. In a self-aware nod, Deadpool cheekily summarizes: “I smell what you’re intervening in, sensei. Your little cinematic universe is about to change forever.”
In fact, it will happen.
At the end of the trailer, an ill Deadpool lies on the floor and asks for help. As Jackman’s Wolverine claws appear, Deadpool comically rethinks this cry for help.
Reynold appeared as Deadpool, the mutant “mercenary with a mouth” from Marvel comics, in 2016’s “Deadpool,” followed by the first sequel two years later.
After those two beloved entries, this triple feature, due out at the end of July, has it all.
On the one hand, it will be Disney’s first R-rated MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) film, as well as the official entry of the character Deadpool into said universe – until now, he was an offshoot of the X-Men universe that previously lived under the umbrella of -rain from 20th Century Fox before that studio was absorbed by Disney.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” will also be Marvel’s only feature-length film during 2024, and following Disney boss Bob Iger’s comments about prioritizing the need to “turn (things) around” at the famed comic book studio, It’s safe to say that Deadpool has his work cut out for him as the MCU’s de facto savior.
Since production on “Deadpool & Wolverine” began — and was then delayed by two Hollywood attacks last year — fans have been clamoring to learn more about the action-comedy hybrid, which will see a rivalry/team between Deadpool and Wolverine which will likely mirror the fake “frenemy” relationship that Jackman and Reynolds have had over the years, particularly on social media.
Interestingly, though, the pair already starred together — as the same characters, for starters — in 2009’s ill-conceived “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” which first introduced Reynolds as Deadpool but made the mistake of sewing his mouth shut. . In fact, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is a chance to redeem himself after that film.
The cast of the new film, which wrapped production last month, will include many much-loved franchise regulars – including Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams and Morena Baccarin – but will also welcome some new additions that have fueled some wild fan theories.
The confirmed appearance of Jennifer Garner reprising the role of “Elektra” last seen in 2005, along with the rumored inclusion of Patrick Stewart – who famously played Professor X in 20th Century Fox’s “X-Men” films and previously enjoyed an MCU cameo in 2022’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” — many believe “Deadpool & Wolverine” will contain a plethora of fan-favorite past Marvel characters, along with some exciting new ones.
One of the most talked about theories – so far completely unfounded – connects to the Super Bowl guest of honor, Taylor Swift.
The superstar singer is a well-known longtime friend of Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively, and was seen alongside them both while attending boyfriend Travis Kelce’s football games this season as his team, the Kansas City Chiefs, headed to the big game on Sunday. What’s more, however, is that Swift was also seen with Jackman as well as “Deadpool and Wolverine” director Shawn Levy, which caused many to speculate that Swift would also make a cameo in the film.
Only time will tell who else will end up in the film, but one thing is for sure – Deadpool will have something sarcastic and probably inappropriate to say about it. “Deadpool & Wolverine” opens in theaters on July 26.
This content was originally created in International.
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