Published 13:30 IST, February 14th 2020
Ryan Reynolds' appearance in comic book films before 'Deadpool'
Ryan Reynolds might be known by ardent fans as 'Deadpool' now but the actor has evidently worked in many other comic book films. Read below for details.
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Though Ryan Reylds has w eventually settled down to wise-cracking and foul-moud persona of Depool. actor featured in a number of comic book-based movies. Ryan's iteration of Depool evidently became a juggernaut of success by bringing over a billion dollars at global box office with two films. Below are some of Ryan Reylds' appearances in comic book films before picking up mantle of Depool.
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Ble: Trinity (2004)
Ble film franchise h two successful instalments in its kitty before Ryan Reylds was roped in for third film. 2004's Ble: Trinity featured Ryan Reylds in role of Hannibal King. third instalment in Ble franchise turned out to be a critical and commercial failure but Ryan has reportedly credited his performance in film to have helped him land role of Depool to some extent.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
In X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Ryan played a version of We Wilson aka Depool which was evidently different than what it originally was. Wolverine is often regarded as one of weakest entries in X-Men franchise by fans and poor box office results also suggest that it was rejected by audience members globally. Fans were reportedly also outrd about Ryan Reylds treatment of Depool's character, which was ultimately redeemed with 2016's Depool film.
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Green Lantern (2011)
After poor reception to Ryan Reylds' Depool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, actor took a detour to DC cinematic universe with 2011's Green Lantern. This though also did t turn out to be a successful venture for actor as film was criticized for his overabundance of CGI and poor script. Ryan Reylds, to this date, makes fun of Green Lantern and also references to failure of that film in Depool franchise.
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Im courtesy - Forever Ryan Reylds on Instagram
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13:30 IST, February 14th 2020