Ryan Reynolds Spills Disney’s Secret Rules for Deadpool & Wolverine

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Ryan Reynolds has recently given fans a sneak peek into the creative process behind Disney’s blockbuster hit, Deadpool & Wolverine, revealing some lines that were changed during production. This movie marked Deadpool (played by Reynolds) entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe, breaking box office records as Marvel Studios’ first R-rated film. However, during an appearance on the Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend podcast, Reynolds shared that Disney CEO Bob Iger had a hand in the movie’s production and set two rules that not even Deadpool could disregard. One of these was the deletion of a risqué joke involving Mickey Mouse.

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In a conversation about the movie, Reynolds shared that when Bob Iger first watched it, the film was generally well-received. However, Iger mentioned there should be one line removed, to which Reynolds asked, “Which line?” Iger responded cryptically, “You know the line.” Thinking he meant a significant or central line, Reynolds inquired if he was referring to Mickey Mouse, and indeed, that was the case.

Iger felt that a joke about Mickey Mouse should be omitted from the movie. The specific line, which has since been made public through the film’s “For Your Consideration” script, had Deadpool saying, “Damn! We can’t even afford one more X-Man? Disney is so cheap. I can barely breathe with all this Mickey Mouse cock in my throat,” after discovering that Magneto wouldn’t be making a cameo appearance.

To put it another way, Reynolds was asked to remove a joke about Mickey Mouse from the movie by Bob Iger, and he had to convince him that keeping the line was essential for the film’s narrative.

Ryan Reynolds shared that he persistently worked towards the creation of his “Deadpool and Wolverine” film. He confidently declared, “I will repay your investment. I’ve got this. I am not a haphazard pilot. I can land the plane precisely on a dime. It will be a four-quadrant R-rated movie. I’m going to make Disney’s first four-quadrant R-rated film.” This was after they rejected 18 different proposals, one of which was a Deadpool storyline where the hunter who killed Bambi’s mother was the target. They said, “We don’t meddle with Bambi,” to which Reynolds replied, “You also said you don’t touch Mickey Mouse.

How Deadpool & Wolverine Became an R-Rated Juggernaut

Regardless of the absence of the specific Mickey Mouse joke and the hands-off approach towards Bambi, the collaboration between Deadpool and Wolverine proved to be far from creatively restrained. It stormed into cinemas, shattering records with a whopping domestic opening weekend of $211 million and eventually earning over $1.338 billion globally, establishing itself as the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history. This remarkable financial triumph was complemented by largely favorable reviews from critics and an “A” CinemaScore, emphasizing its widespread appeal to audiences.

Although specific release dates for a new Deadpool & Wolverine movie or a standalone Deadpool 4 haven’t been set yet, it’s clear that these characters have a promising future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, has mentioned that the plan for Deadpool and Wolverine is always evolving, with the team figuring out where and how to incorporate them into the universe. More directly, Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool, has confirmed that he’s currently working on a new project for the character. In his own words, “I’m writing something right now… It’s a little ensemble, but I like that he’s isolated.” Reynolds reaffirmed that Deadpool shouldn’t become an Avenger or X-Man, as doing so would mean the character has achieved his wish fulfillment and the story would reach its end.

On November 12, 2024, Deadpool and Wolverine’s stream debuted on Disney+, and it can also be found on various digital platforms. This ensures that their blockbuster success story keeps unfolding for a broad viewership.

With the understanding of the type of Mickey Mouse joke that wasn’t acceptable, share your thoughts on the wildest Disney-related joke you think Deadpool could have pulled off. Let your ideas flow in the comments section below!

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2025-05-13 12:16