Deadpool 3 star Ryan Reynolds has dropped his own hilarious ‘leak’ from the set. The actor posted an image from the set of the upcoming Deadpool sequel on X/Twitter that showed himself and Hugh Jackman having a pleasant chat with a Predator.
“Deadpool began with a leak,” he said, referencing the initial leak back in 2016 that hyped up the canned movie enough for 20th Century Fox to take the plunge.
“So I’m joining in. But please don’t overuse the phrase, ‘Deadpool leaks’ because it might screw up search results if anyone is looking for Deadpool leaks or Deadpool spoilers or perhaps, Deadpool scoops.”
Deadpool began with a leak. So I’m joining in. But PLEASE don’t overuse the phrase, “Deadpool Leaks” because it might screw up search results if anyone is looking for Deadpool leaks or Deadpool spoilers or perhaps, Deadpool Scoops. #DeadpoolLeaks #DeadpoolSpoiler #DeadpoolScoop pic.twitter.com/yxZN8MslLn
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) December 7, 2023
Obviously, this isn’t real. It’s just Reynolds poking fun at the recent leaks with a fun, doctored image. Even better, he followed it up with one showing him taking a bad of cash from Disney.
It’s no secret that Deadpool 3 has been the focus of plenty of leaked spoilers during its filming in the UK, with set pics hinting at the film’s plot as well as which Marvel characters may appear in the film.
Just yesterday, Reynolds himself addressed the set leaks, urging fans and websites to stop spreading spoilers while the film is still in production.
#DeadpoolLeaks pic.twitter.com/gnoALTZ7Lw
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) December 7, 2023
“Here’s hoping some of the websites and social channels hold back showing images before they’re ready,” he said. “The film is built for audience joy – and our highest hope is to preserve as much of that magic as possible for the finished film and the big screen. Part of the reason people post spoilers is because they’re excited. I realise these aren’t real world issues and it’s firmly in the ‘good problems’ bucket. I love making this movie.”
He also seems to love poking fun at the leakers, hilariously teasing a non-existent Quibi easter egg.
#DeadpoolSpoilers pic.twitter.com/cWeTi8ErNP
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) December 7, 2023
IGN’s Deadpool 2 review gave it 7.8/10 and said: “Deadpool 2 eventually draws its disparate elements together, gains momentum, and pushes towards something more closely resembling a traditional finale. In keeping with the rest of the movie, it’s still fairly small-scale and character-focused, and surprisingly, it’s emotionally effective too. Despite the character’s trademark flippancy, there’s a real unexpected warmth to Deadpool 2. Not only does the sequel explore this flawed character, it firmly establishes him as a loveable and effective hero.”
Want to read more about Deadpool 3? Check out which Daredevil character is returning in Deadpool 3 as well as why Logan director James Mangold isn’t thrilled at Wolverine’s return.
Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
