DEADOOL AND WOLVERINE Star Ryan Reynolds Reveals That Another Marvel Comics Villain Was Considered

DEADOOL AND WOLVERINE Star Ryan Reynolds Reveals That Another Marvel Comics Villain Was Considered

Cassandra Nova is set to cause Deadpool and Wolverine major problems in the upcoming movie, but star Ryan Reynolds has now revealed that a different villain was considered...

By MarkCassidy - Jul 22, 2024 06:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Deadpool & Wolverine

The Merc with a Mouth and Logan are going to have their hands full with Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin) when Deadpool and Wolverine arrives in theaters this week, but it seems a very different Marvel Comics villain was considered at one point.

Yes, it was Mephisto!

While speaking to Collider, Ryan Reynolds revealed that they "flirted" with the idea of utilizing Mephisto for the film, but ultimately decided that as Charles Xavier's evil twin, Nova would be a better fit.

"We went through a lot of 'almost' versions of this story before we landed," added director Shawn Levy. "Frankly, it was the infamous call from Hugh, but then it was this idea of Cassandra Nova as a sibling to Charles because Cassandra's link to Professor X creates an interesting dynamic and fascination in Cassandra about you [to Jackman]."

"Early on, we didn't even know what it would be, but we wanted Jordan Peele just to do anything. And he came back with nothing. Final offer," revealed Reynolds.

Is he hinting that they wanted Peele to play Mephisto? It sounds like he might have had his pick of characters... if he'd been interested!

Fans have been speculating that Mephisto might show up in the MCU since WandaVision, and he is expected to make his debut in the Ironheart Disney+ series (Sacha Baron Cohen is believed to have been cast in the role) if not sooner (there are rumors that he could appear in Agatha All Along).

The MPAA recently gave the movie an official R-rating for: "Strong bloody violence and language throughout, gore, and sexual references."

“Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date - Deadpool & Wolverine," reads the new synopsis. "A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctantlier... reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to - F*ck. Synopses are so f*cking stupid.”

In addition to Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the title roles, Deadpool and Wolverine will see Morena Baccarin (Vanessa), Leslie Uggams (Blind Al), Rob Delaney (Peter), Brianna Hildebrand (Negasonic Teenage Warhead) And Shioli Kutsuna (Yukio) return as their respective characters, and they'll be joined by franchise newcomers Emma Corrin (The Crown) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession), who will play a TV agent and Charles Xavier's evil counterpart, Cassandra Nova.

Shawn Levy directs Deadpool and Wolverine from a script by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells.

The movie is set to open in U.S. & Canadian theaters on July 26, and will be available in IMAX, RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, Cinemark XD and premium screens everywhere. Will you be checking out Deadpool and Wolverine opening weekend? Let us know in the comments section.

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WhateverItTakes
WhateverItTakes - 7/22/2024, 6:02 PM
I mean first they went with Ajax then firefist...why break that streak
mountainman
mountainman - 7/22/2024, 6:14 PM
@WhateverItTakes - Firefist / Rusty Collins was a New Mutants member and was involved when Cable first joined the team. The problem is, changing the character and making him the villain of the second movie was a dumb idea. I like both Deadpool movies but the main villain in both were bad.
WhateverItTakes
WhateverItTakes - 7/22/2024, 6:19 PM
@mountainman - i mean of all the villains they could have chosen they used these?
mountainman
mountainman - 7/22/2024, 6:24 PM
@WhateverItTakes - Oh definitely lame. Ajax is a Deadpool villain, but not one many people care about and he’s cooler in the comics. Firefist the comic character went to the bad side at times, but he isn’t worth making a main villain. They should have had Brolin play a dual role and made Stryfe the villain.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/22/2024, 6:51 PM
@WhateverItTakes - Ajax made perfect sense for the first movie, if you've read the Joe Kelly comics.
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/22/2024, 11:01 PM
@WhateverItTakes - Ajax was good fit it fit in with comics but firefist bad choice made kid look bad and annoying feel bad for him
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 7/22/2024, 6:04 PM
Mr. Sinister could have also worked. Especially if a Kang Variant provided him with a tempad.
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 7/22/2024, 6:06 PM
Why would you bury that Peele was in consideration for the movie? That’s what Reynolds is alluding to, right? Or will that be another article?
TheIronDuck
TheIronDuck - 7/22/2024, 6:07 PM
Mojo would have worked as well.
abd00bie
abd00bie - 7/22/2024, 6:08 PM
@TheIronDuck - Or Danger. The X-Men could have easily been killed by the Danger room
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/22/2024, 6:15 PM
@TheIronDuck - yeah though it seems like they settled on Cassandra due Logan’s history with Charles or atleast a version of him specifically
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 7/22/2024, 6:07 PM
Not for a multiverse story but Madcap would be a great villain for a Deadpool film, if they were willing to go really dark.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 7/22/2024, 6:19 PM
Thumbnail looking like a Brazzers ad.
mountainman
mountainman - 7/22/2024, 6:30 PM
@ModHaterSLADE - They knew what they were doing with selecting that picture.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 7/22/2024, 6:29 PM
Mephisto's time will come eventually.

BTW the red carpet is going on right now. They just interviewed Emma Corrin.

https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios/status/1815502362884411408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1815502362884411408%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/22/2024, 7:06 PM
@NinnesMBC - spoilers are gonna be everywhere in just a few hours.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/22/2024, 7:03 PM

Thank goodness they dodged the Jordan Peele bullet.
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 7/22/2024, 7:08 PM
@DocSpock - You don't like Jordon Peele?! Off the top of my head, the most impactful directors of the last three decades are Tarantino, Nolan and Peele 🤔
Order66
Order66 - 7/22/2024, 7:10 PM
@DocSpock - Jordan Peele is one of the best directors out there along with Nolan, Scorsese and Tarantino!! Peels films have been phenomenal. You’re bugging bro lol
Order66
Order66 - 7/22/2024, 7:11 PM
@Izaizaiza - exactly. Nolan, Tarantino, Scorsese and Peele are my top 4 directors of all time.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/22/2024, 7:31 PM
@Izaizaiza - @Order66 -

I find Peele vastly overrated. I watched Get out. For the first 3/4, I thought it was great! Then the last 1/4 devolved into cheap slasher schlock akin to a Friday the 13th movie. Nope was pretty good. He has been promoted to sainthood simply for being black.

What are his other directing jobs that you find so impactful/transcendent?




DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/22/2024, 7:33 PM
@Order66 -

What does bugging mean person who still calls people bro?

Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 7/22/2024, 8:11 PM
@DocSpock - Us, the film between Get out and Nope, was pretty well reviewed. For me, I wouldn't say he's in the same league as some of the other names mentioned, but certainly has a good enough track record to qualify for an MCU job. But then, I think they were talking about him acting, not directing, and he is . . . a better director than he is an actor.
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 7/22/2024, 9:55 PM
@DocSpock - First, I think he's a great director, not a saint. Key and peel was an amazing show that he was primarily responsible for from a creative standpoint, And I thought get out, us, and nope were all five star. So, the only criticism I could give against him is that he hasn't made a whole lot of movies. Otherwise, he's among the best of the best
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/22/2024, 10:13 PM
@DocSpock - You racist bastard!
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/22/2024, 10:13 PM
I'm kidding...spot on!
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 7/22/2024, 10:19 PM
Peele should thank God for critic reviews and censored audience scores.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/22/2024, 10:42 PM
@clintthahamster -

I agree will all that.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/22/2024, 10:44 PM
@Izaizaiza -

I don't agree, but I respect your viewpoint.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/22/2024, 10:46 PM
@OriginalGusto1 -

If that means anti square-headed Michigander neanderthals, then okay.
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 7/22/2024, 10:55 PM
@DocSpock - Fair comment, my brother in advanced age
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 7/22/2024, 10:57 PM
@OriginalGusto1 - You ain't no gusto 🤨
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