In the ever-expanding universe of Marvel, there are some things that just make you sit up and say, “What if?” Well, it turns out that Deadpool & Wolverine could have given us one of those moments—Deadpool facing off against the original Avengers. Yes, you heard that right. According to a recent interview on IndieWire with the film’s writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, we were tantalisingly close to seeing Wade Wilson going toe-to-toe with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
Imagine the scene: Deadpool, in all his irreverent glory, standing in a room with Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, and the rest of the gang. The writers even revealed that they toyed with the idea of Deadpool trying to lift Thor’s hammer. The sheer chaotic potential of such a confrontation is enough to make any Marvel fan’s heart race. But, alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Due to a mix of logistical challenges and the enormity of pulling all those stars together, the scene was scrapped before it even hit the page. Still, the mere thought of it is enough to keep us up at night, imagining what could have been.
A Missed Opportunity or a Blessing in Disguise?
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So, why didn’t this epic showdown happen? As Rhett Reese explained, it wasn’t just about the logistics. Coordinating schedules for such a star-studded scene would have been a nightmare. Even the successful cameo of all the X-Men in Deadpool 2 was more of a happy accident, as they were conveniently filming another movie at the time. Trying to recreate that magic with the Avengers? Practically impossible.
But maybe it’s for the best. The charm of Deadpool lies in his ability to operate on the fringes of the Marvel universe, poking fun at it from the outside while still being part of it. Throwing him into a room with the Avengers might have been a case of too many cooks in the kitchen. And let’s face it, Deadpool’s shtick of breaking the fourth wall and taking potshots at everyone might have worn thin if he had too many targets in one scene.
The Road Not Taken
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While we didn’t get to see Deadpool tear into the Avengers, the writers did leave us with a few nuggets to chew on. One of the scenes they envisioned involved Peter (played by Rob Delaney) casually picking up Thor’s hammer in the background—a joke that would have had fans roaring with laughter. Another idea had Deadpool trying to get Captain America to swear. The mind boggles at the possibilities, doesn’t it?
But let’s not dwell too much on what could have been. After all, Deadpool & Wolverine still gave us plenty to love. The chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman was electric, and the film’s irreverent take on superhero tropes was as sharp as ever. Plus, the fact that the writers even considered such an ambitious scene speaks volumes about the creative freedom they’ve been allowed with the character.
My Thoughts on What Could Have Been
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As someone who’s been following the MCU from the beginning, the idea of Deadpool facing off against the Avengers is both thrilling and terrifying. Thrilling because, well, who wouldn’t want to see Deadpool rip into Tony Stark’s ego or challenge Thor’s worthiness? Terrifying because the MCU has always walked a fine line between humour and action, and such a scene could have easily tipped the balance.
In the end, I think we dodged a bullet—just barely. While it’s fun to imagine what might have been, the Deadpool films have always thrived on their own terms, without needing to lean too heavily on the rest of the Marvel universe. And maybe that’s exactly where Deadpool belongs—on the outside, looking in, with a snarky comment ready for anyone who passes by.
Final Thoughts on this potential Avengers cameo
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So, there you have it. We almost got a scene where Deadpool faced off against the original Avengers, but it just wasn’t in the cards. And maybe that’s okay. The charm of Deadpool & Wolverine lies in its ability to take the superhero genre and twist it into something entirely its own. While it’s fun to think about what could have been, I’m happy with what we got. After all, isn’t that what Deadpool himself would want? To leave us wanting just a little bit more?
