The RISE, FALL, and RISE again of Deadpool

Deadpool is one of the most popular superheroes in the world, but it wasn't always that way. He was poorly adapted in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, no studio wanted him to have his own movie, and Ryan Reynolds had to fight for years to redeem Wade Wilson in live action. In this video, we explain how Deadpool became Marvel's most popular antihero, how he was almost forgotten, and how he made a comeback to save the MCU and change the superhero genre forever.

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[LKNear]

It's funny how Deadpool basically cast his own actor with that Ryan Reynolds joke. Truly the ultimate 4th wall break

[Sidhant]

*FUN FACT - 'F' word is used 119 times in MCU*
*Gaurdian of galaxy - 1 time*
*Deadpool - 118 times*

[Chad]

no way that movie was made with only 58mill, it was so much better looking than most recent movies, he really is MJ

[IVMZR]

Deadpool and Joker both supposed to be one-off character but end up moneymaker for both company.

[everettenjeze]

Ryan Reynolds in my opinion has to be one only few actors who cares about the source material and the passion that the fans have nerd for culture that is comics. The amount of corporate executive BS this man had to go through for years to get deadpool and deadpool and wolverine made had to be so stressful and take years off his life. That Hail Mary he took of dropping the test footage before comic con knowing he could go to prison changed the landscape of R rated superhero films today. Now his film is the highest grossing R rated film of all time, gave some life back into the mcu, and will now get more R rated comic movies all because Ryan Reynolds showed execs that as long as you please fans and stay true to the material you will make it big. Ryan Reynolds is truly for the fans. Chased a dream and never looked away despite the obstacles in his way. Inspirational stuff.

[MusicLover-myfo]

I'm guessing Ryan Reynolds is really grateful to whoever leaked the original Deadpool test footage.

[purpIesky]

really cool how deadpool was originally just made to be a one off deathstroke ripoff/parody but overtime grew to be his own unique character AND surpassed the character hes supposed to be parodying in popularity, despite having all odds against him lol

[ivylt]

The idea of having logan wear wolverines iconic yellow suit was genius. We tend to forget that yellow black and red black go well together. Not only Wolverine and Deadpool are the perfect match in comics but to have 2 legendary actors who work well together play them was a match made in heaven. Everything about this installment was flawless.

[fishraposo]

They saved the human torch joke for the right time.

Deadpool 2 would be too soon.

[drlkf]

Didn't know they retired the Deadpool game, that's what properly introduced me to the character and my favorite media to date, even with the amazing movies we have now. Damn shame.

[ankitjaiswal]

Deathstroke-Slade Wilson
Deadpool-Wade Wilson
Sounds similar..😅

[dockboys]

Wait, Deadpool started as a Cable villian in the comics, then Cable started as Deadpool's villian at the start of Deadpool 2? Cool!

[joshfactor]

let's be honest, though; letting him have creative control was a stroke of genius

[bloktrawyzmajnkruft]

Deadpool fighting thanos would be an absolute banger!

[Jstu]

Deadpool and Wolverine is one of my favorite movies of all time because growing I loved reading Deadpool comics and watching the movies

[saltedpeanut]

After Hugh hung up his claws after Logan, he saw Deadpool 1 and thought, "Oops". We won't have DxW if Hugh didn't watch DP1

[youtubeman]

X Men origins may not have been what he wanted but it put his foot in the door

[weabouo]

Recently watched Deadpool 1-3 and now I'm obsessed

[nxdiaz]

12:50 Minor correction: The methods for distorting the mask are a bit different between Deadpool and Spider-Man. In Spider-Man, the mask is full CGI, but for Deadpool, the budget was too small in the first movie to allow for that. So instead, they used some lense distortion tools to surprisingly convincingly recreate Ryan Reynolds facial expressions. Same outcome, different methods.

[maemikuhibari]

I remember that when i watched the 1st deadpool movie, i really fall inlove in the character of Deadpool, as i love his humor since i really love the Comedy genre. So im glad that Ryan didnt give up to do the solo movie of Deadpool ! ❤️🖤😎🖖