“If I love him 1/10th...”- Ryan Reynolds Pours His Heart Out for Fellow Boy Dad in a Touching Tribute Amidst 'Deadpool' Return
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There is no denying that movies and sports have an incredible way of bringing people together, allowing them to bond on a deeper level. A prime example of this phenomenon can be seen in the theaters right now, where millions of fans are streaming in from all corners to catch what might be the best R-rated comic book movie in a long, long time. But the influence of Deadpool extends far beyond the silver screen. It has evolved into something much more than just a blockbuster hit.
A 45-year-old father recently had the opportunity to show just how big of a legacy Ryan Reynolds has created with Deadpool.
Ryan Reynolds finds inspiration in fellow Deadpool dad
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On March 23, John Bell, co-founder of Walking 4 Hope, walked from One Call Stadium to Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground dressed as Deadpool. Deadpool held a special place in Bell’s heart because his late son Jake, who passed away in 2020, was a huge fan. When Ryan Reynolds got to know about it, he decided to back Bell, allowing him to share his story. Upon being touched, Reynolds stated about his newborn, "If I love him 1/10th as much as you love Jake", he would know that he has done a good job as a father.
John Bell had battled mental health issues after the tragic loss of his son, and that was exactly why he started his charity in the first place- to shine a light on mental health awareness. During this heartwarming interview, Ryan Reynolds also revealed his newborn’s gender, a boy, for the first time, after he recently revealed the name of his fourth child. Meanwhile, Deadpool & Wolverine is making up for the rough stretch Disney and Marvel Studio have been going through with their recent batch of flops.
Deadpool & Wolverine is about to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie for its opening weekend, which became pretty obvious from its pre-release ratings.
Deadpool & Wolverine first weekend business predictions
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It was a safe bet that Deadpool & Wolverine would be grossing $800 million at the least. But after seeing its killer ratings, it is not too far-fetched to say that the movie might just enter the billionaire club. Hours before the 2024 film's release, Rotten Tomatoes dropped its ratings, showing a 97% audience score and a fresh 81% for Deadpool & Wolverine. This came with the prediction that the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starrer could gross over $170 million in its first weekend.
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If so, Deadpool & Wolverine would break the records set by the first two films, which pulled in $132 million and $125.5 million, respectively, on their opening weekends. Moreover, if the 2024 film indeed earns $170 million in its debut, it could make for a global opening of about $360 million. Seeing Ryan Reynolds' once-unlikely dream not only take flight but also make a huge impact in people's lives is the ultimate success story anyone could wish for.
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Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui
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