In “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reprise their iconic X-Men roles, delivering a mix of nostalgia and surprise with a series of unexpected celebrity cameos. Jennifer Garner reappears as Elektra, reprising a role she last played two decades ago in “Daredevil.” Wesley Snipes joins as Blade, bringing back his vampire-hunting character from the late ’90s and early 2000s. Chris Evans, known for his role as Captain America, surprises fans by returning as Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, from the “Fantastic Four” series.
Deadpool and wolverine Shmaaacks .
Story, Action, cameos, dialog Fox/Disney digs, sentence enhancers .
Call backs .
Throughly enjoyed it .
I’d give it a 9.75/10 .
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The film also features a brief appearance by Henry Cavill as a Wolverine variant, adding a unique twist to the lineup. Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds’ real-life wife, makes a cameo as Ladypool, and Channing Tatum finally portrays Gambit, a role he had long aspired to play but never had the chance to before. Tyler Mane returns as Sabretooth, adding to the film’s nostalgic appeal.
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— Phil (@PhilBrooks2049) July 26, 2024
To keep these cameos a surprise, director Shawn Levy and executive producer Wendy Jacobson employed clever misdirection, even planting false rumors online to mislead fans. The film also includes a humorous appearance by Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan, who interviews Deadpool about possibly joining the Avengers. These cameos not only enrich the film but also provide a fun and engaging experience for the audience, blending humor with a nod to various Marvel characters.
Key points:
- “Deadpool & Wolverine” features numerous surprise celebrity cameos.
- Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra, and Wesley Snipes appears as Blade.
- Chris Evans reprises his role as Johnny Storm, not Captain America.
- Henry Cavill and Blake Lively have cameos, with Cavill as a Wolverine variant and Lively as Ladypool.
- Director Shawn Levy used misdirections to keep the cameos secret, including Jon Favreau’s appearance as Happy Hogan.
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