Ryan Reynolds Amps Up ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Hype Teasing More Cameo Details Weeks Ahead of Its Release

Published 07/12/2024, 1:13 AM EDT

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The Merc with a Mouth may be a chatty source of mayhem but when it comes to its actor, Ryan Reynolds, he knows when to put a bandaid on his mouth when the world becomes keen observers, anticipating at least one slip. While he has maintained a strategic silence akin to a monk's vow to keep the cinematic thrills intact for Deadpool & Wolverine, recently, he again found himself at the end of the glare of fans’ curiosity after teasing the presence of many more cameos than calculated via his clever Easter eggs and fans’ far-fetched theories.

Initially anticipated to join forces with a multitude of characters from the X-Men Universe, these recent revelations have sparked renewed speculation about those who have yet to be revealed.

Ryan Reynolds hints at a bigger list of cameos than anticipated in Deadpool & Wolverine

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From debates over whether Taylor Swift will portray Dazzler, to speculation about Blake Lively's portrayal as Lady Deadpool, and anticipation for Wesley Snipes' return as Blade in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, the film starring Ryan Reynolds has sparked extensive discussions about its roster of cameos. Despite numerous leaks, official trailers, and hints from actors and directors, Reynolds recently heightened anticipation by suggesting to Comicbook.com that they have been “hiding a lot” in terms of surprise appearances.

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The Canadian actor teased that an abundance of twists await fans as the movie approaches its release in a couple of weeks, hinting at more cameo features than meets the eye of eagle-eyed fans. Although viewers have been treated to previews that seemingly cover only the first half of the film, Reynolds’ teasers provide ample opportunity for additional surprises in what is slated to be the longest Deadpool installment to date with its runtime clocked in at 2 hours 8 minutes.

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Previously, Shawn Levy, the filmmaker behind Deadpool & Wolverine, had also hinted at surprise cameos, and now with Reynolds' recent teasers, this implication gains further credibility.

Shawn Levy on Deadpool & Wolverine cameos

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In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly in July, Shawn Levy addressed the widespread speculation surrounding surprise cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine, emphasizing the team's intention not to let these overshadow the movie's narrative. However, he confirmed that numerous celebrity cameos and a variety of characters are indeed "peppered" throughout the film, set for release on July 26.

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Acknowledging the swirling rumors and speculations, Levy expressed delight for fans' enthusiasm in decoding what unfolds in the upcoming superhero crossover. He clarified that while some rumors have a semblance of truth, not all are accurate. Thus, despite confirmations of characters like Sabretooth, Pyro, Toad, and others, the full extent of surprises remains to be seen as Deadpool & Wolverine prepares to uphold its reputation as a summer blockbuster.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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