Shawn Levy Reveals Deleted “Dirty Dialogue” From ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

In ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, Ryan Reynolds’ character, Wade Wilson, known as the Merc With a Mouth, showcased his trademark irreverent humour, making him one of the most foul-mouthed characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

The film didn’t shy away from bold jokes, poking fun at celebrities and issues that could have stirred controversy. Among the jabs were those at Hugh Jackman’s divorce, Bennifer (Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez), and even Marvel’s Kevin Feige, reflecting the creators’ willingness to push boundaries.

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Director, writer, and producer Shawn Levy recently disclosed that the film’s creators were granted significant freedom to craft their jokes, leading to some risqué humour. However, one particular joke was deemed too provocative and was ultimately cut from the final version of the film.

Levy shared with Entertainment Weekly that the removed joke was aimed at Hugh Jackman, who found it amusing and took it in stride. Despite Jackman’s good-natured response, the joke was still omitted from the film. Levy chose not to reveal the exact content of the joke, but he did mention that it was replaced by an “equally dirty line of dialogue” involving Pinocchio, suggested by Reynolds himself.

Reynolds’ contribution to the film’s script was not just limited to his acting; he played an active role in shaping the humour, reflecting his character’s audacious and boundary-pushing style. Levy described Reynolds’ involvement as pivotal, noting that the actor’s humour was very much in line with Deadpool’s character. Levy, who has been a key part of bringing Deadpool to life since the character’s first film, praised Disney and Feige for granting creative freedom, which greatly influenced the film’s development. 

Despite initial concerns about the limited creative control often associated with directing superhero films, Levy found the process for this movie to be notably liberating. This level of creative autonomy allowed Levy and Reynolds to craft a film that remained true to Deadpool’s unique brand of humour while navigating the constraints of mainstream filmmaking.

-Sushmita Sarkar