Ryan Reynolds’ First Disappointing Outing as Deadpool in the 2009 Film Could’ve Been a Lot More Bizarre

Published 05/30/2023, 8:00 AM EDT

Appearing first in the year 2009, Deadpool initially received a mixed response from fans. However, after Ryan Reynolds came up with individual Deadpool films, fans fell head over heels in love with the character. Notably, the initial film which featured Deadpool could have depicted him wearing a very different costume, and it would have been a strange sight to behold.

Despite being an amazingly fun character, Deadpool is already a little weird. But can you imagine him in any other costume other than his iconic red and black suit? No? We can give you an option to think about. Scott Adkins, who played Deadpool’s double in the 2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine, revealed an alternate Deadpool appearance.

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As per ComicBook.com, Adkins, who recently featured in John Wick 4, revealed that the team behind the movie had an entirely different interpretation of the character. He revealed the costume of the Merc with a Mouth initially had a fish bowl on his head. Fortunately, they were just looking at the options for the character’s appearance. However, can you imagine Deadpool with a fishbowl on his head?

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When they were deciding stuff about Deadpool, the Canadian actor was not even on the sets of the film. He was busy with his other commitments. However, as soon as he got information about what the filmmakers were going to the character, it annoyed him so much. And now, the character has become a part of Reynolds’ identity as a stunning actor.

Why did they talk about a fish bowl for Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool?

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If you remember, Wade Wilson is the mixture of all the mutants. Therefore, he has the unique powers of every mutant including, Wolverine’s healing power as well. Well, this is how the Merc with a Mouth got his name Deadpool, the one who is a pool of other mutants’ power.

The terminological interpretation suggested he had to have a fish bowl on his head. However, because of the Canadian actor’s intervention, they changed the costume and made the one that we see today.

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Well, the 46-year-old actor is getting ready to fit into his iconic Deadpool suit for the third installment of the movie. Meanwhile, share your thoughts about the original idea for the costume with us in the comment box below.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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