Ryan Reynolds, that charming actor behind the merc with a mouth, has just really been riling up a stir lately over his candid comments related to his iconic role as Deadpool in the MCU. Following up the highly anticipated solo romp, Deadpool & Wolverine, the actor’s got some pretty interesting new doubts about slipping back into that red suit.
“I have no idea if I’ll ever wear that Deadpool suit again. Right now’s the time to just kind of hang it up for a bit and see what happens next.”
Reynolds recently confessed in an interview. Many fans and even other insiders accepted it as his admission to suggest that a return as Deadpool is not entirely off the cards for him. The statement, in absolute terms, underlines hope coupled with doubt, leaving the future of Deadpool’s presence within the MCU full of excitement and highly indefinite.
Reynolds’s return is pretty much the most shrouded in uncertainty but holds a lot of questions about what Deadpool’s role could be in the multiverse-stretching saga the MCU has going on. The sort of eccentric mix of deadpan humor and meta-commentary has placed him in a class of his own among Marvel characters. His possible return—or lack thereof—may define the course the storyline takes.
Multiverse Saga Impact: Perhaps no other character epitomizes the irreverence and self-awareness that are in the Multiverse’s signature style in this phase of the MCU better than Deadpool. His breaking of the fourth wall and interacting with different Marvel entities offers one fresh way to frame a fluffy take on the multiverse storyline. Without Deadpool, the franchise will find it hard to introduce different dimensions and crossovers that are presented hilariously.
Fan Expectations: Deadpool is one of those characters whose very vocal fan base keeps a tight pause on the edge of anticipation. Reynolds’ hesitation to go back to the character again might develop a feeling of being insecure towards the now nebulously loved fans of his portrayals. But the possible nonreturn of Deadpool might really affect fan engagement in future projects from the MCU.
Effect on MCU’s Tone: Deadpool’s peculiar mix of dark humor and unconventionality in his heroism helps balance other straight personas in Marvel’s Kit. Taken out of the equation, it might mean a change in the general tone of MCU movies and affect the diversity in storytelling that MCU is known for.
The future of Deadpool in the MCU is as unpredictable as the character himself. Reynolds has made it clear that he is very interested in playing the role in another film, but continuing that uncertainty adds a bit of suspense for fans and the MCU. This film could have monumental implications for laying down the multiverse saga in the MCU and the existence of the character through it.F
