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Ryan Reynolds Says Deadpool Will Be a ‘Supporting Character’ Moving Forward and ‘I’ve Got Stuff Written’ for His Return: ‘I Don’t Think I’m Ever Going to Center Him Again’

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Ryan Reynolds Says Deadpool Will Be a ‘Supporting Character’ Moving Forward  and ‘I’ve Got Stuff Written’ for His Return: ‘I Don’t Think I’m Ever Going to Center Him Again’
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Ryan Reynolds Says Deadpool Will Be a ‘Supporting Character’ Moving Forward and ‘I’ve Got Stuff Written’ for His Return: ‘I Don’t Think I’m Ever Going to Center Him Again’
Ryan Reynolds has some things written for Deadpool's return, but it's not a standalone 'Deadpool 4' movie.

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NCHouse Apr 20, 2026 +324
Honestly? Yea. His story is done really
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Public-Position7711 Apr 20, 2026 +141
I think Ryan Reynolds is cute for a little bit, but then his schtick starts to get really annoying. The second Deadpool movie was pushing the limits.
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Zentrii Apr 20, 2026 +17
Loved the first, the jokes were getting old with 2 but still enjoyed it. I didn’t even finish watching Deadpool and Wolverine
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SpokenByMumbles Apr 21, 2026 +8
Every line was a quip
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DaedricWorldEater Apr 21, 2026 +25
Deadpool and Wolverine is slop but it’s entertaining. It’s like if McDonalds was a movie.
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GTOdriver04 Apr 21, 2026 +16
I think Jackman carried it, honestly.
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Public-Position7711 Apr 21, 2026 +5
He did. I couldn’t stand Reynolds.
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Mentoman72 Apr 21, 2026 +15
It’s fun the first time and the novelty completely wears off the second time through. You realize you’re not actually watching a movie, but a two hour, ugly as sin vehicle for delivering as many cameos and appearances they possibly can.
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Dapper_Recognition50 Apr 21, 2026 +2
The happy meal of movies 🍿
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hoppertn Apr 21, 2026 +2
Tastes good going down, you regret it the rest of the evening.
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GrapefruitSlow8583 Apr 21, 2026 +1
That's how all movies-based-on-comicbooks are. It's like shonen anime, just give me flashy fights and the power of friendship, and i'm here for it.
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JackTheRipper0991 Apr 21, 2026
The opening is absolutely fantastic, though, lol
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EmptyTheWallet Apr 21, 2026 +4
You missed out. It’s pretty good
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RottenPingu1 Apr 21, 2026 +3
Yeah...I skipped on #3.
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EitherRecognition242 Apr 21, 2026 +2
Deadpool has more life. Its Ryan Reynolds that is played out. He wasn't playing Deadpool mostly himself. It gets annoying after you see his act
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ParrishThePoet Apr 20, 2026 -22
After symbiote maybe.
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riegspsych325 Apr 20, 2026 +68
this must be him alluding to X-Force with some of the DP cast. If they keep Jackman and/or Dafne Keen, it’d be another easy billion+ for Marvel (but it should do well either way). Deadpool and co. can easily exist in their own R-rated corner of the MCU while the new X-Men do their thing But if Marvel wanted to go out with bang before a complete and total reboot in a decade, they should make a fifth movie with Reynolds and call it “Deadpool Kills the MCU”
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Morgan-Moonscar Apr 20, 2026 +15
Deadpool Kills the DCU (with the Squadron Supreme, aka stand-ins for DC's heroes)
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riegspsych325 Apr 20, 2026 +16
the irony that he’d likely get Affleck and Cavill for cameos, i’d laugh my ass off
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Imjustmean Apr 20, 2026 +4
Or even have x-force as cyclops black ops team. Gives him a bit of depth as well
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satanssweatycheeks Apr 20, 2026 +2
Thought x force for canned. They were going to do it.
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riegspsych325 Apr 20, 2026 +7
a version over at Fox was when the buyout happened, as did a version of Deadpool 3
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LucrativeLurker Apr 21, 2026 +1
I’m almost certain you’re right about X-Force, and I hope the MCU leans further into those sort of ensemble movies in the post-Secret Wars phase. Midnight Suns, West Coast Avengers, Young Avengers, all deserve a film (or at least a series) like Thunderbolts.
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account009988 Apr 20, 2026 +33
Dogpool will be the center moving forward
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DanBarLinMar Apr 20, 2026 +33
IMO Deadpool is the obvious heir to Stan Lee’s cameo in every movie.
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HauntingStar08 Apr 21, 2026 +12
This is a great idea
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DanBarLinMar Apr 22, 2026 +1
Thank you! It honestly seems so obvious to me that I feel like I can’t take credit for the idea. Like proposing that the sky may in fact be blue. It fits who the character is in the comics and I think it would bring back a part of the audience experience that endeared fans to the infinity arc. For those reasons it will never happen, corporate said no.
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mcfw31 Apr 20, 2026 +20
> “I have some stuff kind of written, but I don’t think I am ever going to center him again,” Reynolds said, revealing Deadpool’s life as a big screen main character might be over as far as Reynolds’ iteration of the character is concerned. “He is a supporting character. He is a guy who is great in a group.”
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Mind-of-Jaxon Apr 20, 2026 +29
After three movies. An origin arc and segue into a team role, he really doesn’t need a solo film. Maybe another duo. Spidey and Deadpool .
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SpaceCaboose Apr 20, 2026 +15
I’d love to see that, but I just don’t see Marvel or Sony wanting to put the family-friendly Spider-Man in an R-rated Deadpool movie, nor would folks want to see a toned down Deadpool in a Spidey movie.
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Cryptus_Maximus Apr 20, 2026 +15
I'd highly doubt you on the latter option. They're already putting Punisher in the newest Spidey film, and he's as h******* as it gets. Sure, Punisher owes his existence to Spider-Man so there's more precedence, but I honestly think that's neither here nor there. Casual viewers won't even know Punisher's roots like that.
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N1cK01 Apr 21, 2026 +3
Spidey/Deadpool is also a pretty iconic comic duo. So fans would want that. Just let Deadpool be Deadpool and beep every inappropriate thing he says lol. Make him complain about having to be pg. There are a lot of things you can do.
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zenlume Apr 21, 2026 +1
Punisher is going to be in the Spider-Man movie for like 15 minutes total. Very different having him toned down for that, and toning down Deadpool for a whole movie with Spider-Man. I personally don’t think people would mind honestly, you can do a lot of fun things with a PG-13 Deadpool when he’s aware that he’s a comic book character. Just have him acknowledge that he needs to be on his best behavior or the suits will get mad at him or something.
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Cryptus_Maximus Apr 21, 2026 +2
Doesnt matter how long he's in it really. They also made an entire pg13 deadpool cut and that was just him solo. It's honestly not a big deal to people if it means getting to jam with Spidey.
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pUmKinBoM Apr 21, 2026 +1
Id love to see Suicide Kings done. Deadpool always fit in well with the Marvel Knights side of comics.
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VampireHunterAlex Apr 20, 2026 +21
Much like The Mandolorian, the character can be a glorified voice-over role and he won’t need to be on set, nor maintain that physique. Yet he can still cash the fat cheques.
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riegspsych325 Apr 20, 2026 +23
Reynolds wouldn’t miss a chance to be there on set in the suit
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Tomato-Legitimate Apr 22, 2026 +3
I think it was Marvel's decision and this d***** is just pretending it's his idea.
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whitingvo Apr 20, 2026 +6
Agree with this decision. Its similar to what they did with RDJ and Iron Man. 3 Movies told the arc of his story, then he could fill in in other movies where it makes sense.
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CosmicLarryDavid Apr 20, 2026 +14
“I have exhausted my last shreds of goodwill in this industry, and cannot risk oversaturation driving my sole remaining cash cow into the ground.“
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Mysterious_Low_267 Apr 23, 2026 +1
Why do you think he exhausted all his goodwill? He was the highest paid actor in 2024 and he has multiple projects currently going on. He is still one of the most well recognized faces and names in all of Hollywood.
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isthisarealuser Apr 24, 2026 +2
His wife killed his goodwill tbh
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Mysterious_Low_267 Apr 24, 2026
I think you all are being quite dramatic. If I had to guess it’s been over a decade since the average American even thought about Blake Lively. What she even do that was so controversial? I seriously doubt whatever it was is enough to kill one of the most profitable man in the history of hollywoods career.
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CruzAderjc Apr 20, 2026 +9
Marvel execs: The f*** you’re not.
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No-Philosopher3248 Apr 20, 2026 +9
Ryan Reynolds is the same character in every film. It’s kind of enough with this guy.
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AHardCockToSuck Apr 21, 2026 +3
Probably due to the death on set
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Bland_Boring_Jessica Apr 21, 2026 +8
His career is done. The general public cannot stand him. I know I’m done with him.
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Altruistic_Day114 Apr 24, 2026
I don't think that's true. You're entitled to your opinion. I think his fanbase doesn't bother with the bs.
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TheDayWalkerCGI Apr 21, 2026 +3
Everyone saying he got annoying after a while. Hes f****** deadpool hes *supposed* to be!
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MrPanda663 Apr 21, 2026 +2
3 is the magic number. I think we got all the dead pool we need. I'm okay with supporting character.
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Ristar87 Apr 21, 2026 +1
Well, I said in the very first movie he should replace the Stan Lee cameos in each movie and i'm by no means alone in that thought.
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No_Earth_1378 Apr 21, 2026 +1
They should use him for a hard wipe at the end of a marvel season of shitty tv. Deadpool kills the marvel universe. And then a season of Deadpool k illustrated with a different person cast as Deadpool. Passing the torch. Or get iron man to do that role.
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Altruistic_Day114 Apr 24, 2026 +1
Where's the 20th anniverary merch? The revised disc set? The Deadpool marathon at the cinema? I want this!
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Jingtseng Apr 20, 2026
D&W was mostly a wolverine story/movie
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ProgrammerPrudent988 Apr 20, 2026
Always thought he should take Stan Lee’s place fo cameos.
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Goldnglam Apr 20, 2026
Show up in avengers/xmen movies and maybe do a couple xforce gigs if marvel will pay (spoiler: they will).
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susejserolf69 Apr 20, 2026
I think he just wants the character to develop into other areas and pivot now
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Any-Tomorrow-7344 Apr 20, 2026 -15
Since when do actors determine how a character is used? RR kinda getting too big for his britches.
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Goldnglam Apr 20, 2026 +8
Much like Tony stark he's become so popular as the character it would be hard to separate them, look at how much Mackie struggled with cap 4. 
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lectroid Apr 20, 2026
To be fair, that was mostly because the script was aggressively mediocre (honestly, it’s a tough reach to get to mediocre) and because Mackie doesn’t have Chris Evans-amounts of charisma (few people do!).
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MeasurementNo0 Apr 20, 2026 +16
There would be no Deadpool movies without Reynolds.   
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gabergum Apr 20, 2026 +6
Ryan Reynolds’s is a producer on these movies, and at least from a press perspective has always been the show runner, they are his passion/ego project.
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LongDongFrazier Apr 20, 2026 +3
It’s in the article man. Reynolds said, revealing Deadpool’s life as a big screen main character might be over as far as Reynolds’ iteration of the character is concerned.
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dakotanorth8 Apr 20, 2026 -1
I’m sure there’s talks of Deadpool and Spiderman scenes or even a team up too. Some really hilarious and iconic scenes to dip the toes In
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Sasquatcheeethree Apr 20, 2026 -1
Hopefully there is at least one scene interacting with spidey
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suff0cat Apr 20, 2026 -1
I’d be down for Deadpool being the MCU Bugs Bunny who just randomly shows up on account of his time travel watch and newfound ability to summon Doctor Strange Portals.
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soylentgreenis Apr 20, 2026 -2
Confirmed Reynold is in Brand New Day
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