To be clear, this does not qualify as equal representation for LGBTQ characters-they’re barely in the movie, which is all the poorer for it-but the fact that a film based on cynical humor like Deadpool 2 elects to not mock the insertion of a lesbian couple into its franchise, nor even really address it as anything other than natural, is a good start for the genre and its wider franchise.
One of the many running jokes in the film becomes them just happily greeting each other while making Negasonic’s skin crawl. Like the co-worker who is extra-extra nice to a frenemy’s significant other, he once more gets under Negasonic’s skin by being super sweet to Yukio.
Instead he continues his love-hate relationship with Negasonic from the first movie by simply being buddy-buddy with Yukio.
Rather than going for the obvious angle of Wade Wilson making a series of lesbian jokes at Negasonic and Yukio’s expense, he surprisingly doesn’t make any quip whatsoever, nor does he turn it into a condescending gag. Nevertheless, this bit of superhero movie taboo-breaking is important, not least of all in how it’s handled. Unfortunately, that is the extent of her role in the film other than awesomely taking down the Juggernaut when Colossus couldn’t. First he is allowed to break the fourth-wall and has most of the X-Men: Dark Phoenix cast cameo (as opposed to being “stuck” with only Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead from the first Deadpool), and second he meets one other supporting X-Man: Kutsuna’s Yukio.Īll bubbly smiles and implicit ready-made satire of anime characters, Yukio is introduced immediately and specifically as Negasonic’s girlfriend. But it’s obviously going to be a short tenure given that Wade can’t stop referring to the X-Mansion as the “Château de Virgin.” Still, some major developments occur for Wade and the franchise. It is there during the movie’s first act that Ryan Reynolds’ smugly lovable Wade Wilson is recruited against his will by Colossus into the iconic superhero team. The movie may introduce a better origins story for Weapon X and that of Deadpool also.In this vein, the pair is introduced in a fitting location: Charles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. The report also hints at a possible bigger connection with the "X-Men" cinematic universe especially if the story will touch on the Weapon X project that created Wolverine and Deadpool. Skrein has definitely been cast as the villain but no details as to which villain. Baccarin will play Wilson's love interest. Other cast members like Morera Baccarin, Gina Carano and Ed Skrein are playing unknown characters as of the moment. Ryan Reynolds will reprise his role as the mentally-unstable Wade Wilson. Some observers are saying this is too soon, but some reports also note that "Deadpool" does not need extra time to cast its star and look for a director, as both of these were already on board before the movie was given a go-signal. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life."įebruary 2016 is the movie's expected release date. The movie's official synopsis as published in the website, says: "Based upon Marvel Comics' most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool.
An official Twitter account was also set up and an official website. He parodied a famous nude photo of Burt Reynolds on a rug, with a funny caption to boot: "With great power, comes great irresponsibility."Īside from the official costume, the movie's official logo was also released, according to a report in Screen Rant. Ryan Reynolds who will star as the "Merc with the Mouth" recently posted a photo of himself on Twitter in his official "Deadpool" black and red costume and mask. It is official – the "Deadpool" solo movie is happening.
Ryan Reynolds debuts the full costume for his role in Marvel's "X-Men" film series, "Deadpool" premiering in theaters on February 12, 2016.