Ryan Reynolds is not the first actor to portray characters from two different comic universes(Halle Berry, James Marsden, Mickey Rourke) but hes certainly portraying two of the most prolific! And appearing in both movies with such a small space of time between them is definitely a first.
But Starring in two competing films in 2011 doesn't seem to faze Reynolds, however, especially because the properties come from opposites sides of comics' Big Two publishers.
"There's no rule that says you can't play two different characters in two different comic-book universes," Reynolds told Entertainment Weekly. Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld pointed out Reynolds' comment on his Twitter site.
Depending on the shooting schedules of "Deadpool" and "Green Lantern", we may well see Reynolds doing publicity for both at the same time! And not only that..these may not be the last comic characters he plays either, judging by his keen interest..
"There are so many interesting comic book characters out there," Reynolds said. "I would love to do others."
Personally i have no problem with the whole DC/Marvel doubling up. But, that doesn't mean seeing Reynolds mug on the publicity trail for both wouldn't potentially be overkill. Guess we'll find out.
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