Key Takeaways:
– Deadpool & Wolverine is set to revitalize Marvel Studios’ superhero franchise.
– Fans got a sneak preview of the movie’s raw and comical aspects at CinemaCon.
– Film stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds reprising their iconic roles, with a cameo from an undisclosed current MCU star.
– Deadpool & Wolverine is the only MCU movie set to be released this year, on July 26th.
After Several Disappointments, Marvel Studios Bounces Back
Over the past year, Marvel Studios faced several setbacks. Nonetheless, the creative powerhouse is reading itself to bounce back stronger than ever with Deadpool & Wolverine. This much-awaited sequel is poised to introduce the notorious Wade Wilson into the MCU and, for the first time, team him up with Wolverine.
Deadpool & Wolverine Deliver Laughs at CinemaCon
At CinemaCon, held in Las Vegas, audiences were lucky enough to preview exclusive footage from Deadpool & Wolverine. The humorous and rebellious nature of the footage was reflected right from the start when the foul-mouthed pair of Deadpool and Wolverine kicked off Disney’s presentation.
Hugh Jackman appeared in full costume. Both he and Deadpool proceeded to humorously yell orders to turn off cell phones in a PSA announcement. Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige, increased anticipation with the tease of an “intentionally gross” popcorn bucket, a rival to the one from Dune: Part Two.
Nine Minutes of R-rated Marvel Goodness
Marvel Studios further treated CinemaCon audiences to a whopping nine minutes of Deadpool & Wolverine. Kevin Feige commended the footage as exceptionally brilliant and intended for mature audiences. The trailer promises hilarity, engaging viewers with its raw humor and grit.
The extended preview depicts Wade Wilson, played by Ryan Reynolds, in a refreshingly new light. In this film, he works as a used car salesman alongside Peter, played by Rob Delaney. The duo uses a comically explicit method to sell a Kia to a family.
In addition to the initial comic introduction, viewers can anticipate other humorously edgy moments. Wade interacts with Blind Al, played by Leslie Uggams, where he cracks jokes about the DEA, Disney, strippers, and even Kevin Feige. Following this, a well-known character from the TVA kidnaps Wade, leading him on a mission featuring numerous gratuitous cameos.
Star-studded Cast Shines in Deadpool & Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds reprises his role as Deadpool, while Morena Baccarin returns as Vanessa. Leslie Uggams stars as Blind Al, with Karan Soni playing Dopinder. Brianna Hildebrand takes the role of Negasonic Teenage Warhead, with Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio, Stefan Kapičić as the voice of Colossus, and Rob Delaney as Peter.
Emma Corrin enters the Deadpool series as a potential villain, joined by Matthew Macfadyen as a TVA agent. However, the spotlight shines brightest on the much-anticipated addition of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, ceding to pressure from Ryan Reynolds.
The film also sets the stage for cameo performances from various faces in 20th Century Fox’s Marvel movies. The trailer has already revealed Aaron Stanford as Pyro and teases a cameo from an unnamed current MCU star.
In contrast to a year of disappointments, Deadpool & Wolverine excites fans as the only MCU movie to be released this year. With its slated release on July 26th, Marvel aficionados around the world eagerly await the arrival of this unconventional superhero team-up.
