'Deadpool' turns 5: Ryan Reynolds shares 'lost' fan letter, gives 'best advice' he got

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds celebrated the fifth anniversary of his superhero franchise Deadpool by sharing a "lost" fan letter. The 44-year-old actor, who plays the titular foul-mouthed superhero, shared the letter dated March 10, 2016, penned by a fan named Hunter. 

"Five years later, I'm still in awe of Deadpool fans. Hunter wrote me this letter after #Deadpool came out and somehow my response never got mailed. Holds up. Mostly," Reynolds' wrote alongside photos of two letters typed on paper: one from Hunter and a reply from him, also dated March 2016.

In the letter, addressed to "Dear Mr. Deadpool", Hunter asks for advice on being more bada** like you." In his response, Reynolds said "Commit to one thing. For me, it's acting." The Canadian actor added that acting and I are like Tom Brady and New England: together forever.

Five years later, I’m still in awe of Deadpool fans. Hunter wrote me this letter after #Deadpool came out and somehow my response never got mailed. Holds up. Mostly. pic.twitter.com/xYh1XChIb3

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) February 13, 2021

Remember when Ryan Reynolds' described how he was associated to Deadpool for 10 years?

The first Deadpool movie, produced by 20th Century Fox, came out in 2016. The film was a huge success and was followed by a sequel in 2018.  Deadpool was one of the few Marvel comic characters not owned by Disney, but after Fox's merger with the industry giant, it has become a Marvel Studios property. 

A third Deadpool movie is in the works with Emmy winning duo Lizzie Molyneux-Loeglin and Wendy Molyneux attached to write the film.

In a recent interview with Collider, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige gave an update on Deadpool 3 in MCU. He said that the movie will be rated R and they are working on a script right now with Ryan Reynolds overseeing the script, but it will not be filming this year, 2021.

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The Marvel boss stated that Reynolds is a “very busy, very successful” actor. He mentioned that the studios have got a number of things they have already announced that they now have to make, but it is exciting for Deadpool 3 to have begun. Feige asserted that it is a very different type of character in the MCU, and Reynolds is a “force of nature,” which is just awesome to see him bring that character to life.

Deadpool 3 cast lead Ryan Reynolds also responded to the news in his own witty manner. He tweeted that he showed Feige Spider-Man 1 and 2, telling him that it was Deadpool 1 and 2. 

(With PTI inputs)