Are Wolverine and Deadpool friends or enemies in "Deadpool 3"?
Set photos seem to point to the latter, or at least a frenemy situation.
And for them, that means stabbing.
"Hey, it’s me… don’t scratch"
"Deadpool 3" will wrap up the Merc with the Mouth's trilogy that began in 2016 and bring
the vigilante into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
He was previously part of 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" world, and it looks like the trilogy
capper will have fun at its former studio's expense.
What makes this third installment even more special in the eyes of fans is how the Shawn
Levy-directed film will fold Wolverine into Deadpool's world.
But if set photos are anything to go by, the duo's long-awaited team-up will come with
some conflict.
Verified set photos have shown Deadpool battling Wolverine.
Actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have long maintained a friendly rivalry in the
real world.
Additionally, Wade Wilson, the man behind Deadpool's blood-red mask, often references
Wolverine in the movies, especially their oft-maligned first outing together, "X-Men
Origins: Wolverine."
"I'll sew your pretty mouth shut."
"Oh, I wouldn't do that if I were you."
Now, they're sharing the screen again, with Wolverine getting a comic-accurate costume,
no less.
One of the set photos published by /Film seems to show Deadpool seriously injuring Wolverine,
but given the fact both characters have healing factors, Logan probably won't bite the dust
in that capacity.
Regardless, Deadpool's out for blood in these pictures.
And considering there are also photos of the wreckage of the 20th Century Fox logo in the
desert, it suggests Wade may kill Fox's Marvel universe, which included Daredevil and the
Fantastic Four along with the X-Men.
Deadpool seemingly killing Wolverine could reference the numerous times he has died,
and come back, in the comics.
This is most apparent in the "Death of Wolverine" arc, but he's also bitten the dust in "Days
of Future Past" and "Enemy of the State," to name a couple of stories.
No matter what the relationship between the two ends up being in "Deadpool 3," the fight
scene combined with the destroyed 20th Century Fox monument suggests Deadpool may be out
to get everyone involved with a Fox Marvel movie.
It's also heavily rumored that Mobius and Miss Minutes of the Time Variance Authority
introduced in "Loki" will factor into the movie.
What if the TVA assigns Deadpool the mission of pruning the 20th Century Fox branch of
the Marvel universe?
Jennifer Garner's Elektra, who appeared in 2003's "Daredevil" and her own solo movie
in 2005, is confirmed to appear, after all.
There's also a possibility Deadpool and Wolverine could team up in this endeavor.
Anything's really possible with such a massive playground and the backing of Disney.
With the multiverse in play, it's possible that several different variants of both Deadpool
and Wolverine could pop up as well.
We've certainly seen that before in other recent MCU films.
"Who are you?
What are you?"
"I'm just…one of us."
The "Deadpool" franchise has succeeded against all odds, proving that audiences can tolerate
and even celebrate an R-rated, self-aware superhero with a penchant for violence.
With "Deadpool 3," Levy and Reynolds, who is also a producer on the film, have the tall
task of not only wrapping up Wade Wilson's story but also justifying the inclusion of
Wolverine, who got a ceremonious sendoff in 2017's "Logan."
While speaking with Sirius XM, Jackman made it clear that the comical "Deadpool 3" wouldn't
interfere with the grounded "Logan," saying that he wouldn't screw with the James Mangold-directed
film's timeline.
"All because of this device they have in the Marvel world of moving around timelines, now
we can go back."
Only time will tell how Wolverine will fold into the "Deadpool" universe, but it will
be interesting for fans to see why exactly the duo are fighting.
Is it possible that other 20th Century Fox Marvel heroes will join in on the fight, attempting
to justify their existence in a cinematic universe that has since been consolidated
thanks to the MCU?
The Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn't been clear about its plans regarding the "X-Men"
franchise, but it's highly probable that they'll reboot the whole thing, casting new actors
to play the numerous characters.
Having Deadpool kill off previous iterations of these characters would certainly be an
inspired choice, but one that could prove to be controversial with hardcore fans of
the previous films
Before Disney bought Marvel Studios, 20th Century Fox was integral to bringing these
superheroes to massive audiences.
One way or another, it's seeming like "Deadpool 3" will be the swan song, and hopefully, this
chapter gets laid to rest in style and with just a little bit of irreverence.
It is a "Deadpool" movie, after all.
"Just cleaning up the timeline"
“Love you”