The ‘Beauty and the Beast’: Deadpool and Wolverine’s Unlikely Pairing Wins Over Fans

Published 06/12/2024, 8:42 PM EDT

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Hollywood’s dynamic duo, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, have left no stone unturned to promote their beloved characters, Deadpool and Wolverine. Their dedication knows no bounds, and they have gone above and beyond to generate buzz around their iconic roles. And as we move towards the release, the duo is making sure fans are not short of entertainment. 

The bickering duo of Marvel is at it again with a new poster of the day for fans. Taking to X, as shared by Discussing Films, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman stunned fans with their latest promotional poster for the upcoming MCU film. The duo appeared in a playful embrace, with Deadpool and Wolverine wrapped in each other's arms, ready to sway into a romantic dance. The humorous pose, inspired by the iconic Beauty and the Beast ballroom scene, garnered numerous reactions from the public. 

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The actors' all-out promotional blitz has left MCU lovers in awe, eagerly anticipating the next installment of the Deadpool and Wolverine sagas. Reynolds and Jackman's playful pose not only delighted fans but also demonstrated their consistent savvy marketing approach through multiple such over-the-top posters. Moreover, it did not come much of a shocker as fans must have already visualized something as such when Reynolds referred to them as no less than a "couple" in a recent interview.

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While most of the users online have very less clue of what the movie might entail, judging by the posters, they are sure it is going to be one jolly rollercoaster ride.

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Ryan Reynolds's personal fan base was quite sure the Deadpool star was forced (or perhaps he was the one who forced it?) by looking at the latest poster of Deadpool & Wolverine. Meanwhile, as hilarious as it seemed, it blatantly merged Disney x Marvel, which made a fan think, “Disney might sue”. Meanwhile, others just anticipated the movie's release as one wrote, “Oh no… This is gonna bomb”. Another chunk of users went on to like fun at the actors commenting “Love made from heaven”. 

Keeping jokes aside, a couple of them took to X to appreciate the duo’s marketing strategy. 

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Reynolds, the Merc with a Mouth himself, has taken to social media to share hilarious teasers, memes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the world of Deadpool. He has even gone so far as to create elaborate, tongue-in-cheek promotional stunts, like "leaking" fake movie scripts and engaging in playful banter with his co-stars.

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What is your take on the Disney-inspired Marvel posters? Let us know in the comments below 

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Shraddha Suman

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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