Thescreescore – Ryan Reynolds, the Merc with a Mouth himself, recently revealed a shocking truth about Deadpool & Wolverine: he almost killed off Wade Wilson. In a candid interview on The Box Office Podcast, Reynolds divulged the intense creative process behind the film’s climactic third act, revealing that he, along with editors Shane Reid and Dean Zimmerman, and director Shawn Levy, spent a grueling 45 days wrestling with Wade’s fate. The decision to keep Deadpool alive, it turns out, hinged on a single, unexpected element: Madonna’s "Like A Prayer." Reynolds, a self-proclaimed "needle-drop person," credits composer Rob Simonsen for masterfully blending score and needle drops, creating the emotional resonance they sought.
The film’s ending wasn’t just about Wade’s survival; it served as a poignant farewell to the Fox X-Men franchise. While the film is set within the MCU multiverse, Reynolds explains that the creative team consciously chose to look backward, acknowledging both the successes and failures of the previous X-Men films, rather than solely focusing on future MCU integration. This decision, he argues, made for a more emotionally resonant send-off, a fitting tribute to the legacy of the character.
Reynolds previously stated that the Deadpool trilogy concluded Wade’s arc, explaining that the character functions best when pushed to his limits. Creating another solo film, he feels, would be repetitive. However, he remains open to reprising the role in a supporting capacity, suggesting Deadpool’s irreverent humor makes him a perfect fit for ensemble casts. While the possibility of never seeing Reynolds as Deadpool again is disheartening, the actor’s focus on impactful storytelling ensures that even without another solo venture, the character’s legacy remains intact. The future of Deadpool in the MCU remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: this isn’t the last we’ve seen of the Merc with a Mouth.
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