Over the past few months, we’ve seenDeadpoolcelebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving andChristmasin his own unconventional way. Now that the NFL playoffs are in full swing, the Merc With the Mouth is back with a new TV spot, which showcases his own unique take on the game with “Canadian Rules Football.' The video showsRyan Reynolds' title character seemingly lining up a “field goal,” only to kick one of his enemies square in the head. Coincidentally, the video comes just a few days after Minnesota Vikings kickerBlair Walshmissed a chip shot field goal that would have won the game against the Seattle Seahawks.
If that wasn’t enough, starRyan Reynoldshas also debuted two new photos on hisInstagrampage, which showsDeadpool’s bizarre method of saving a cat from a tree, andWade Wilsonliterally sticking his tongue out while gazing at hisDeadpoolmask. Yesterday, we also showed you a banner that tried to promote this superhero action-adventure as a romantic comedy, since it opens on Valentine’s Day weekend, and today we have two more romance-themed posters with Wade Wilson and his girlfriend Vanessa Carlyle (Morena Baccarin).
Based uponMarvel Comics' most unconventional anti-hero,Deadpooltells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter egoDeadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor,Deadpoolhunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.Deadpoolis slated for release on July 11, 2025, going up against Warner Bros.‘How to Be Singleand Paramount’sZoolander 2.
Ryan Reynoldsstars as theMerc With the Mouth, with a supporting cast that includesMorena Baccarin,Gina Carano,Ed Skrein,T.J. Miller,Brianna Hildebrand, Olesia Shewchuk, Style Dayne, Rachel Sheen and Dan Zachary.Tim Millermakes his directorial debut withDeadpool, working from a script byRhett ReeseandPaul Wernick.Deadpoolis based on the Marvel comic book series created byRob Liefeld. Take a look at the new banner andRyan Reynoldsphoto as we continue the countdown towardsDeadpool.
What remains to be seen is if 20th Century Fox will actually plunk down some big bucks to promoteDeadpoolduring theSuper Bowl. The cost of a single 30-second TV spot is reportedly $5 million this year, so we’ll have to wait and see if the studio has any plans for the Merc With the Mouth to invade the big game, which airs Sunday, February 7 on CBS, just five days before the movie hits theaters.
