Ryan Pumps Iron for Wolverine
While Scarlett Johansson is busy promoting her movie, He’s Just Not That Into You, her other half, hunky actor, Ryan Reynolds is also keeping busy for his role in the upcoming action flick, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
ScarJo’s hubby was seen hitting the gym in Vancouver, Canada on his day off for re-shooting scenes for Wolverine. While some fans think that the re-shooting is a cause for alarm, Fox has explained that they wanted to have more of Ryan’s character, Wade Wilson, a.k.a. Deadpool, included in the movie. Originally, Deadpool only played a cameo role, but the movie’s production people saw the potential of the character and decided to let him have more movie time.
Aside from Ryan Reynolds, the movie also stars Live Schreiber as Victor Creed, a.k.a. Sabretooth, Taylor Kitsch as Remy LeBeau a.k.a. Gambit, Lynn Collins as Silver Fox, and of course, Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman.
Curious about Ryan’s Deadpool? Then allow me to fill you in.
Remember in X2, when Wolverine’s past was revealed? Well, the supersoldier program, Weapon X, had bonded the nearly indestructible metal alloy, adamantium to his skeleton and claws.
Now enter Wade Wilson, a.k.a. Deadpool, “a high-tech mercenary known for wisecracks, black comedy, and satirical pop-culture references”. Deadpool entered the Weapon X program in hopes of finding a cure for his terminal cancer. And find it he does, thanks to the regenerative healing powers extracted from Wolverine’s body. However, he got more that he bargained for when Weapon X leaves him disfigured and mentally unstable.
It’s been rumored that Fox liked Deadpool so much that they’re thinking of producing a solo film for him. And that would mean a huge break for Ryan!
The film is slated to come out in May 1.
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