Earlier this year, Marvel Studios released a first official look at the Merc with the Mouth and Wolverine suited up and side-by-side in Deadpool 3. They did so because shooting was about to move to a location the paparazzi could get close to, leaving the studio with no other choice than to beat those photographers to the punch.
With the Hollywood strikes now over, cameras are once again rolling on the threequel and that means even more shots from set have found their way online.
As a result, [SPOILER WARNING] we've seen the return of X-Men's Sabretooth and Toad, along with a TVA agent and various vehicles - including a comic-accurate Fantasticar - from the Marvel Universe's history. We've spoiler-tagged everything here on ComicBookMovie.com, but some sites and social media pages haven't been anywhere near as considerate.
Now, Ryan Reynolds has chimed in with a statement first shared on Instagram.
"Surprises are part of the magic of theatrical movies. It's important for us to shoot the new DEADPOOL film in real, natural environments, using practical effects as opposed to making the movie indoors and digitally. Telephoto lenses continue to spoil surprises and create a difficult situation for everyone."
"Here's hoping some of the websites and social channels hold back showing images before they're ready. The film is built for audience joy -- and our highest hope is to preserve as much of that magic as possible for the finished film and the big screen. Part of the reason people post spoilers is because they're excited. I realize these aren't real world issues and it's firmly in the 'good problems' bucket."
"I love making this movie."
It's easy enough to see why those involved with Deadpool 3 might be disappointed that these surprises have been revealed in advance, but all they've really done is get fans more excited. Plus, if Sabretooth and Toad are the movie's biggest shockers, then this thing is in trouble (fortunately, we've heard these latest snaps barely scratch the surface of what's on the way).
Check out Reynolds' statement in full below.
Alongside Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Deadpool franchise vets Karan Soni (Dopinder), Leslie Uggams (Blind Al), Morena Baccarin (Vanessa), Stefan Kapicic (Colossus), Brianna Hildebrand (Negasonic Teenage Warhead), Shioli Kutsuna (Yukio), and Rob Delaney (Peter) are all set to return in this threequel.
Emma Corrin is expected to play Cassandra Nova, while Matthew Macfadyen will likely take on the role of a TVA agent named Paradox. It's also been confirmed that Jennifer Garner will reprise her role as Elektra, with Wesley Snipes, James Marsden, Famke Janssen, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Dafne Keen, and even singer Taylor Swift among those rumoured to appear.
Deadpool 3 is set to be released in theaters on July 26, 2024.