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While presenting his documentary 'John Candy: I Like Me' at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on 5th September, Ryan Reynolds attracted attention, but it was his sly remarks about 'Avengers: Doomsday' that really set the internet on fire. Reynolds was questioned about the Easter eggs that John Candy buried in his Deadpool films and if Doomsday would contain the same witty references. With his usual sense of humor, he replied, "I have four in there. He would only quip, "Of course, I've written them all at home in my PJs, and nobody's seen 'em, nor have I stepped foot on set."
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With speculation fueled by his earlier posts on the social media handle—like an Avengers logo defaced with a spray‑painted "A" and rumours of a feud (which have since been dismissed as unfounded)—Reynolds' noncommittal tease only deepens fans' curiosity. With Channing Tatum reprising his role as Gambit and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, the film, which is slated for release on 18th December, 2026, and is directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, promises a big crossover between Avengers and X-Men characters.
Deadpool's Possible Cameo
More than just inside jokes, Reynolds' light-hearted admission that he writes "four" Easter eggs at home raises the possibility that Deadpool can be included in 'Avengers: Doomsday.' It's yet unclear if these undiscovered treasures will appear in the movie. His jokes kept his role in the film wonderfully unclear by highlighting the fact that he hasn't actually filmed any sequences yet.
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'Deadpool & Wolverine' broke box office records and combined the MCU with the X-Men universe, so it's no wonder that fan speculations are going crazy. With well-known characters like Gambit and a sinister Doctor Doom on the cast, along with Reynolds' cryptic Easter egg tease, it seems less implausible that Deadpool will join Doomsday. Despite Marvel's lack of confirmation, everything suggests a purposeful mystery.
Reynolds' Passion Project on John Candy
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While Marvel fans were busy dissecting Deadpool clues, Ryan Reynolds was at TIFF for a more personal reason—premiering his heartfelt documentary 'John Candy: I Like Me.' The film, which Reynolds co-produced and directed, is a heartfelt homage to the late comic icon who was best known for 'Uncle Buck,' and 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.' Reynolds stated in interviews that Candy was a big influence on his own humorous style and one of his childhood heroes. Beyond the chuckles, the documentary presents a more complete picture of Candy's life through a combination of never-before-seen film, interviews with family and peers, and intensely emotional narrative.
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Reynolds' goal, he said, was to honour Candy not just as a comedian, but as a complex, kind, and often misunderstood man. The film was hailed as one of the festival's emotional highlights by TIFF goers for its warmth and authenticity. The project also acted as a reminder that Reynolds is a sincere filmmaker beneath his cynical superhero character.
